Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou
PoorHarris County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of IH 610E · Structure no. 121020B30433565
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,564
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,846 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou carry?
About 18,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Boulevard over Brays Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.