US Bridges

Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B64289007

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,094
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,600 by 2035. The structure is 2,295 ft (699.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell RD WB
CrossesHb & T RR and UP RR
Location2.30 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 5
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84849, -95.2902
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,295 ft (699.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,094 (2015)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR carry?

About 13,094 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR?

The structure is 2,295 ft (699.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD WB over Hb & T RR and UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.