US Bridges

Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020AA1876010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,263
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElla Blvd
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.02 MI N of Gears RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94662, -95.43364
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,263 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Blvd over Greens 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 Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou carry?

About 6,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Blvd over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.