US Bridges

Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Bandridge RD · Structure no. 121020L59100001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu is a concrete slab carrying Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerton DR
CrossesWillow Spring Byu
Location0.05 MI S of Bandridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66051, -95.10456
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Somerton DR over Willow Spring Byu?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.