US Bridges

Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Alief-Clod · Structure no. 121020AA6410001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,247
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestheimer Pl
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.20 MI N of Alief-Clod
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71241, -95.67275
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westheimer Pl 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 Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Westheimer Pl over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.