US Bridges

Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B26713004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGessner RD
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location2.35 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75186, -95.53972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Gessner RD over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.