US Bridges

S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B52313002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,970
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 95,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100,000 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Post Oak RD
CrossesW Bellfort Ave
Location0.30 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67093, -95.46154
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,970 (2013)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave carry?

About 95,970 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns S Post Oak RD over W Bellfort Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.