US Bridges

Westview DR WB over Spring Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI West of Wirt RD · Structure no. 121020B68905596

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,308
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westview DR WB over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westview DR WB over Spring Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 3,308 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,962 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestview DR WB
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.65 MI West of Wirt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79463, -95.4967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,308 (2022)
Projected traffic4,962 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westview DR WB over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westview DR WB over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Westview DR WB over Spring Branch carry?

About 3,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Westview DR WB over Spring Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Westview DR WB over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.