US Bridges

Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B34977008

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJfk Blvd NB
CrossesRankin RD
Location1.00 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96541, -95.33605
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd NB over Rankin RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.