Cypress ST over Brays Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Broadway · Structure no. 121020B17793539
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,645
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cypress ST over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypress ST over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cypress ST over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cypress ST 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Cypress ST over Brays Bayou carry?
About 2,645 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Cypress ST over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Cypress ST over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.