US Bridges

Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020TOL030018

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR 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 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestpark Tollway
CrossesBriarpark/Ranchester DR
Location0.50 MI E of Beltway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71899, -95.54885
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR built?

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

What condition is Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR 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 Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tollway over Briarpark/Ranchester DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.