US Bridges

Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Holcombe · Structure no. 121020B09385088

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,869
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBraeswood Blvd SB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.20 MI S of Holcombe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70314, -95.39646
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,869 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Braeswood Blvd SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 13,869 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Braeswood Blvd SB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.