US Bridges

S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Braeswood · Structure no. 121020B26729077

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,605
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,942 by 2034. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Gessner RD NB
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.10 MI N of Braeswood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67274, -95.52819
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,605 (2014)
Projected traffic11,942 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Gessner RD NB over Brays 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 S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu carry?

About 12,605 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Gessner RD NB over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.