US Bridges

Liberty RD over Mesa DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 121020B44417005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty RD over Mesa DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty RD over Mesa DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLiberty RD
CrossesMesa DR
Location0.1 MI N of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81061, -95.26157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Liberty RD over Mesa DR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty RD over Mesa DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty RD over Mesa DR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Liberty RD over Mesa DR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty RD over Mesa DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.