US Bridges

Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Galveston RD · Structure no. 121020AA0593001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,090
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 25,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,500 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpencer HWY
CrossesBerry Bayou
Location0.40 MI E of Galveston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66445, -95.2296
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,090 (2013)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer HWY over Berry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou carry?

About 25,090 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer HWY over Berry Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.