US Bridges

N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Kirby DR · Structure no. 121020B09361001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,321 by 2035. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Braeswood EB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of Kirby DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69762, -95.41516
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2013)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.