US Bridges

N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Buffalo Spdwy · Structure no. 121020B09361277

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,960
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,329 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Braeswood WB
CrossesPoor Farm Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of Buffalo Spdwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69742, -95.42524
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,960 (2010)
Projected traffic17,329 by 2030
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch carry?

About 7,960 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Braeswood WB over Poor Farm Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.