US Bridges

Hirsch RD SB over UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Kelley ST · Structure no. 121020B32105010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
565 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirsch RD SB over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hirsch RD SB over UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHirsch RD SB
CrossesUPRR
Location0.5 MI N of Kelley ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81997, -95.32872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hirsch RD SB over UPRR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirsch RD SB over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hirsch RD SB over UPRR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hirsch RD SB over UPRR?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hirsch RD SB over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.