US Bridges

Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020TOL010109

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
840 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIah Conn Ramp
CrossesJfk Blvd
Location1.05 MI N of Bw 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9532, -95.33246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd 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 Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Iah Conn Ramp over Jfk Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.