US Bridges

San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Voss RD · Structure no. 121020B57009002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,590
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Felipe RD EB
CrossesBuffalo Byu
Location0.40 MI W of Voss RD
RouteCity Street 141
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75099, -95.50527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns San Felipe RD EB over Buffalo Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.