HIRSCH RD/YORK ST
Carrying HIRSCH RD/YORK ST over BUFFALO BAYOU
1.00 MI S OF IH 10, Harris, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HIRSCH RD/YORK ST
The HIRSCH RD/YORK ST bridge in Harris, Texas carries HIRSCH RD/YORK ST over BUFFALO BAYOU. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 249.3 meters (818 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,981 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 HIRSCH RD/YORK ST 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1957
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 249.3 m (818 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,981 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121020B67161001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIRSCH RD/YORK ST 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 HIRSCH RD/YORK ST 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 HIRSCH RD/YORK ST?
HIRSCH RD/YORK ST in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HIRSCH RD/YORK ST inspected?
HIRSCH RD/YORK ST'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 7,981 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIRSCH RD/YORK ST 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 HIRSCH RD/YORK ST?
HIRSCH RD/YORK ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HIRSCH RD/YORK ST?
HIRSCH RD/YORK ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HIRSCH RD/YORK ST and does age affect safety?
HIRSCH RD/YORK ST was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.
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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