US Bridges

N Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 121020B09361011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Braeswood WB 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 8,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,804 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Braeswood WB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69746, -95.4104
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2013)
Projected traffic3,804 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is N Braeswood WB 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 WB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood WB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.