US Bridges

Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050801478

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
3,764 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,080
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 3,764 ft (1,147.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElysian Street
CrossesIH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR
Location0.55 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 75
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77008, -95.35036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+36 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,764 ft (1,147.3 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,080 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR carry?

About 10,080 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR?

The structure is 3,764 ft (1,147.3 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Elysian Street over IH 10 Buffalo Byu UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.