US Bridges

Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B71089001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,900 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodway DR WB
CrossesMemorial DR EB
Location0.50 MI W of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76851, -95.45038
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB 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 Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodway DR WB over Memorial DR EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.