US Bridges

Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At IH 45 & Buffalo Byu · Structure no. 121020B44185018

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,049 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,857
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 10,857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,033 by 2035. The structure is 2,049 ft (624.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial DR EB
CrossesBuffalo Byu / Hou Ave
LocationAt IH 45 & Buffalo Byu
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76379, -95.37227
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,049 ft (624.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,857 (2015)
Projected traffic21,033 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave carry?

About 10,857 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave?

The structure is 2,049 ft (624.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.