US Bridges

S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of S Gessner · Structure no. 121020B09385027

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,615
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,390 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Braeswood WB
CrossesKeegans Byu
Location0.30 MI W of S Gessner
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67263, -95.53317
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,615 (2014)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2034
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Braeswood WB over Keegans 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu carry?

About 14,615 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Braeswood WB over Keegans Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.