US Bridges

Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI S Spring Cypress · Structure no. 121020AA1876004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2026. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElla Blvd SB
CrossesSeals Gully
Location0.3 MI S Spring Cypress
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05401, -95.47705
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Blvd SB over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.