US Bridges

Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Braeswood · Structure no. 121020B07465001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,724 by 2033. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBertner Ave
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.05 MI N of Braeswood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70279, -95.39939
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2013)
Projected traffic8,724 by 2033
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 Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bertner Ave 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 Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bertner Ave over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.