US Bridges

Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.46 MI N of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B30433601

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
885 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,836
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,254 by 2042. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrisburg Blvd.
CrossesHughes RD & UPRR
Location1.46 MI N of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73899, -95.31313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length885 ft (269.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,836 (2022)
Projected traffic13,254 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR carry?

About 8,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR?

The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Blvd. over Hughes RD & UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.