US Bridges

Galveston RD over Sims Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of IH 610E · Structure no. 121020B26105003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galveston RD over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galveston RD over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 9,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalveston RD
CrossesSims Bayou
Location1.10 MI SE of IH 610E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69252, -95.26224
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galveston RD over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galveston RD over Sims 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Galveston RD over Sims Bayou carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Galveston RD over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Galveston RD over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.