Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Memorial DR · Structure no. 121020B21912002
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Eldridge RD SB over Buffalo Byu?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.