San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · At Commerce Street · Structure no. 121020B57017001
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou is a concrete arch - deck carrying San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 111 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 6,162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.
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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 San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou carry?
About 6,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns San Jacinto Street over Buffalo Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.