US Bridges

Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Bellaire · Structure no. 121020B69513005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcrest DR NB
CrossesBrays Byu
Location0.10 MI N of Bellaire
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70525, -95.5711
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2013)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2033
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcrest DR NB over Brays 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcrest DR NB over Brays Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.