US Bridges

Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1 MI South of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B10977005

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,159 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,632
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,947 by 2042. The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Speedwy NB
CrossesHolmes RD and RR
Location1 MI South of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66182, -95.42635
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,159 ft (353.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,632 (2021)
Projected traffic9,947 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR carry?

About 6,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR?

The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Speedwy NB over Holmes RD and RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.