US Bridges

N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Hillcroft · Structure no. 121020B09361072

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,535
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,091 by 2033. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 34 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
Location0.4 MI W of Hillcroft
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67747, -95.49849
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,535 (2013)
Projected traffic16,091 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood EB 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 August 2023.

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

About 7,535 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood EB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.