W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston
FairHarris County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020B68450002
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,776 ft
- 32 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 3,776 ft (1,150.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston?
The structure is 3,776 ft (1,150.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns W L Houston Pky SB over Lake Houston?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.