US Bridges

Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020B44185020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,981
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial DR Wbfr
CrossesHouston Ave
Location0.1 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76378, -95.37242
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,981 (2022)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston 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 Wbfr over Houston Ave carry?

About 7,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.