US Bridges

Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Galveston RD · Structure no. 121020B21553001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,140
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 21,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgebrook DR
CrossesBerry Bayou
Location0.25 MI W of Galveston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64601, -95.22367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,140 (2013)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Edgebrook DR over Berry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou carry?

About 21,140 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Edgebrook DR over Berry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.