US Bridges

Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020050003201

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,220 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTravis ST
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.15 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76506, -95.36056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,580 (2013)
Projected traffic30,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 21,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Travis ST over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.