US Bridges

Ley RD EB over UP Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Homestead RD · Structure no. 121020B39337002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
890 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,175
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ley RD EB over UP Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ley RD EB over UP Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2035. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLey RD EB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.80 MI E of Homestead RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83134, -95.28901
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2015)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Ley RD EB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ley RD EB over UP Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ley RD EB over UP Railroad carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ley RD EB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ley RD EB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.