US Bridges

Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · At Terminal Iab · Structure no. 121020B47610003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesAirport Veh Ramp
CrossesN Terminal RD
LocationAt Terminal Iab
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98726, -95.33089
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Veh Ramp over N Terminal RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.