US Bridges

Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.27 MI W of Waters Lake · Structure no. 120800AA1107252

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,959
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 30,959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,343 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSienna Pkwy
CrossesSawmill Lake
Location0.27 MI W of Waters Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47375, -95.51222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,959 (2021)
Projected traffic43,343 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake 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 Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake carry?

About 30,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Sienna Pkwy over Sawmill Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.