US Bridges

Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI NW of Nasa Road 1 · Structure no. 121020B57451300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,641
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,497 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaturn Lane NB
CrossesHl&p Canal 200
Location0.03 MI NW of Nasa Road 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55103, -95.09304
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,641 (2022)
Projected traffic6,497 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200 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 2024.

How much traffic does Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200 carry?

About 4,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Saturn Lane NB over Hl&p Canal 200?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.