US Bridges

Port Road over Future Development

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 Miles East SH 146 · Structure no. 121020C02552001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Road over Future Development is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Road over Future Development in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPort Road
CrossesFuture Development
Location1.6 Miles East SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60427, -95.00324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Port Road over Future Development built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Road over Future Development in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Port Road over Future Development carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Port Road over Future Development?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Port Road over Future Development?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.