US Bridges

Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Cl City Blvd · Structure no. 121020B60485006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,120
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2026. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpace Ctr Blvd EB
CrossesHorsepen Bayou
Location0.15 MI N of Cl City Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59407, -95.14123
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,120 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou 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 Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou carry?

About 7,120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Space Ctr Blvd EB over Horsepen Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.