US Bridges

Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Bagby ST · Structure no. 121020B56249002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,659
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 years old, older 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 10,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRusk Ave
CrossesPed X-Ing & Garage Ent
Location0.10 MI SE of Bagby ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76128, -95.36833
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,659 (2015)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent carry?

About 10,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rusk Ave over Ped X-Ing & Garage Ent?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.