US Bridges

Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Cl City Blvd · Structure no. 121020B06041001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2026. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Oaks Blvd
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI SE of Cl City Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59268, -95.12847
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2026
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw 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 Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Oaks Blvd over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.