US Bridges

Sawyer ST over Memorial DR

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B44185015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
673 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyer ST over Memorial DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawyer ST over Memorial DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2035. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSawyer ST
CrossesMemorial DR
Location0.75 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76327, -95.37897
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length673 ft (205.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawyer ST over Memorial DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawyer ST over Memorial DR 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 Sawyer ST over Memorial DR carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sawyer ST over Memorial DR?

The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sawyer ST over Memorial DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.