US Bridges

N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020B67433001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,685
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 9,685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,765 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Wayside DR NB
CrossesHalls Bayou
Location0.1 MI N of Tidwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8495, -95.28442
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,685 (2015)
Projected traffic11,765 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Wayside DR NB over Halls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou carry?

About 9,685 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Wayside DR NB over Halls Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.