US Bridges

S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Terminal Iab · Structure no. 121020B47610001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
463 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Terminal RD
CrossesWill Clayton Pkwy Conn
Location0.1 MI E of Terminal Iab
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98549, -95.32809
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn built?

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

What condition is S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn 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 S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Terminal RD over Will Clayton Pkwy Conn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.