US Bridges

East Blvd over SP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of JCT SH 225 · Structure no. 121020G00070001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Blvd over SP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Blvd over SP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,200 by 2028. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Blvd
CrossesSP RR
Location0.02 MI S of JCT SH 225
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70436, -95.10246
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 East Blvd over SP RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Blvd over SP 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Blvd over SP RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is East Blvd over SP RR?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Blvd over SP RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.