US Bridges

N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B58977001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,040 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
13,360
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,800 by 2031. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Shepherd DR
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.50 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7834, -95.40971
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,360 (2011)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Shepherd DR over Abandoned 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 N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR carry?

About 13,360 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns N Shepherd DR over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.