US Bridges

N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B68017001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
929 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,490
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt 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 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.

It carries about 11,490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,490 by 2030. The structure is 929 ft (283.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Wayside DR
CrossesLiberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR
Location0.2 MI S of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79896, -95.29005
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length929 ft (283.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,490 (2013)
Projected traffic11,490 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR built?

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

What condition is N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR 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 N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR carry?

About 11,490 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR?

The structure is 929 ft (283.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns N Wayside DR over Liberty RD UP RR Hbnt RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.