US Bridges

Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Mills RD · Structure no. 121020B26713008

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGessner RD SB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.3 MI S of Mills RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94904, -95.54681
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessner RD SB over Greens 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 Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gessner RD SB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.