US Bridges

Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Gears RD · Structure no. 121020B28660003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,616
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Pkwy EB
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location0.30 MI S of Gears RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94243, -95.44338
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,616 (2015)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Pkwy EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou carry?

About 5,616 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Pkwy EB over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.