US Bridges

E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020T12050002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Townsen Blvd
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.2 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01703, -95.25864
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns E Townsen Blvd over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.