US Bridges

Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.07 MI N of Allen Pkwy · Structure no. 121020B56401669

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,523
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSabine Street
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.07 MI N of Allen Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7614, -95.37538
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2024)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sabine 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sabine Street over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.