US Bridges

Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of Telephone RD · Structure no. 121020B57305267

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe ST
CrossesSims Bayou Tributary
Location0.7 MI SW of Telephone RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66484, -95.29642
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe ST over Sims Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.