South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.38 MI S of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B34713149
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,344
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 7,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,447 by 2035. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Jensen DR over Buffalo 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 7,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.