US Bridges

Boone RD over Brays Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B08851001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,887
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone RD over Brays Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boone RD over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 9,887 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,887 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone RD
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.10 MI N of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70546, -95.57542
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,887 (2013)
Projected traffic9,887 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone RD over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone RD 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 Boone RD over Brays Byu carry?

About 9,887 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boone RD over Brays Byu?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Boone RD over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.