US Bridges

S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 121020B68025002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou 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 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 5,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Wayside DR NB
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.10 MI S of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70971, -95.3168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is S Wayside DR NB over Brays 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 S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.