US Bridges

Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.44 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020TOL030011

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
595 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2035. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestpark Tlwy Ramp
CrossesPedestrian Only
Location0.44 MI W of US 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.723, -95.49743
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tlwy Ramp over Pedestrian Only?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.