US Bridges

Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800AA9679234

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Way Blvd
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.45 MI NE of FM 762
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54568, -95.72225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou built?

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

What condition is Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou 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 Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Way Blvd over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.