US Bridges

Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 121020B44185004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,136
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,191 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial DR WB
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.10 MI E of Chimney Rock
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77786, -95.48272
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,136 (2022)
Projected traffic7,191 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch carry?

About 5,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR WB over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.