US Bridges

E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Telephone RD · Structure no. 121020B49001101

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,568 by 2035. The structure is 1,337 ft (407.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Orem DR WB
CrossesMykawa RD & UP RR
Location1.20 MI W of Telephone RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62628, -95.30607
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,337 ft (407.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2013)
Projected traffic6,568 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR?

The structure is 1,337 ft (407.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Orem DR WB over Mykawa RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.