US Bridges

Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Memorial DR · Structure no. 121020B69521987

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcrest DR SB
CrossesBuffalo Byu
Location0.45 MI S of Memorial DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76584, -95.57601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2013)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcrest DR SB over Buffalo Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.