US Bridges

Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of Addicks-Cld · Structure no. 121020AA6400001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,763
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westpark DR EB over Brays 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 3,763 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestpark DR EB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.10 MI NW of Addicks-Cld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71696, -95.65846
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,763 (2016)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is Westpark DR EB over Brays 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 Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 3,763 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark DR EB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.