US Bridges

Tree Lane over Bens Branch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Woodland · Structure no. 121020B65090001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tree Lane over Bens Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Tree Lane over Bens Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTree Lane
CrossesBens Branch
Location0.50 MI E of Woodland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05696, -95.20087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tree Lane over Bens Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tree Lane over Bens Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tree Lane over Bens Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tree Lane over Bens Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tree Lane over Bens Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.