US Bridges

Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Aldine Wstfld · Structure no. 121020AA5048001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,297
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBertrand ST
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.7 MI E of Aldine Wstfld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88675, -95.34301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,297 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bertrand ST over Halls 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou carry?

About 6,297 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bertrand ST over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.