US Bridges

San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Voss RD · Structure no. 121020B57009003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,180
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Felipe RD
CrossesBering Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of Voss RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74981, -95.49572
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,180 (2013)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch carry?

About 17,180 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns San Felipe RD over Bering Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.