US Bridges

Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020B07961001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBissonnet ST EB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.65 MI E of US 59
RouteCity Street 57
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67641, -95.53054
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2014)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bissonnet ST EB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.