US Bridges

Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Barker Cypr · Structure no. 121020AA9951002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestheimer Pkwy WB
CrossesBuffalo Byu
Location1.20 MI W of Barker Cypr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72559, -95.7086
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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Westheimer Pkwy WB over Buffalo Byu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.