US Bridges

Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · At S Macgregor Way · Structure no. 121020B03713685

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArdmore St.
CrossesBrays Bayou
LocationAt S Macgregor Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71306, -95.37092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ardmore St. over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.