US Bridges

Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Wayside DR · Structure no. 121020B38473321

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLawndale Street
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.40 MI SE of Wayside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72239, -95.30505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lawndale Street over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.