US Bridges

Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020TOL030033

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesWestpark Tollway
CrossesEldridge Parkway
Location1.20 MI E of SH 6
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71288, -95.62364
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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 Eldridge Parkway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway 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 Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway carry?

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

How long is Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tollway over Eldridge Parkway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.