Gears RD over Greens Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of Vet Mem Pkwy · Structure no. 121020AA5965001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,791
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gears RD over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gears RD over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 19,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gears RD over Greens Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Gears RD over Greens 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gears RD over Greens Bayou carry?
About 19,791 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gears RD over Greens Bayou?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Gears RD over Greens Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.