SPENCER HWY
Carrying SPENCER HWY over UPRR
0.6 MI W OF SH 146, Harris, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPENCER HWY
The SPENCER HWY bridge in Harris, Texas carries SPENCER HWY over UPRR. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 57.3 meters (188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45,486 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPENCER HWY compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 57.3 m (188 ft)
- Deck Width
- 29.3 m (96 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 45,486 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121020AA1705001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPENCER HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SPENCER HWY against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SPENCER HWY?
SPENCER HWY in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPENCER HWY inspected?
SPENCER HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 45,486 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPENCER HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SPENCER HWY?
SPENCER HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPENCER HWY?
SPENCER HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SPENCER HWY and does age affect safety?
SPENCER HWY was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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