US Bridges

Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 121020B24809008

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,830
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFondren RD SB
CrossesSims Byu
Location0.35 MI S of US 90
RouteCity Street 58
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62583, -95.50734
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,830 (2014)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu carry?

About 10,830 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fondren RD SB over Sims Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.