US Bridges

Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Ranchester · Structure no. 121020TOL030025

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2 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 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2033. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestpk. WB Rp I-K
CrossesBw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2
Location0.40 MI W of Ranchester
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71891, -95.55735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2 built?

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

What condition is Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2 carry?

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

How long is Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Westpk. WB Rp I-K over Bw 8 Ml & NB Conn DC-2?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.