US Bridges

Westpark DR over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B68857002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,008 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpark DR over UP RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westpark DR over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestpark DR
CrossesUP RR
Location0.50 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72721, -95.44851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2010)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpark DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark DR over UP 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 Westpark DR over UP RR carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westpark DR over UP RR?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.