US Bridges

Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Wilcrest RD · Structure no. 121020B06745002

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,560
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,550 by 2033. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire Blvd EB
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.30 MI E of Wilcrest RD
RouteCity Street 53
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70408, -95.56576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,560 (2013)
Projected traffic42,550 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays 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 Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu carry?

About 15,560 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Blvd EB over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.