US Bridges

W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Fondren RD · Structure no. 121020B49009013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,310 by 2034. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Orem DR WB
CrossesSims Bayou
Location0.25 MI E of Fondren RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62541, -95.50337
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2014)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Orem DR WB over Sims 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.