Broadway SB over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Santa Elena · Structure no. 121020B10281256
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 369 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,265
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway SB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway SB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 15,265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,760 by 2031. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway SB over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway SB over Sims 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway SB over Sims Bayou carry?
About 15,265 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Broadway SB over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway SB over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.