Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Barker Cypr · Structure no. 121020AA9951003
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 EB over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Westheimer Pkwy EB 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 32 ft wide.
Who owns Westheimer Pkwy EB over Buffalo Byu?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.