US Bridges

E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of IH 610 E · Structure no. 121020B22681220

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Erath (n Side)
CrossesBroadway Blvd
Location1.20 MI N of IH 610 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7206, -95.27853
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E Erath (n Side) over Broadway Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.