Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou
FairPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B44745002
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 331 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,647
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 10,647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2031. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milam Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 10,647 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Milam Street over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.