US Bridges

Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of IH 610 Wlp · Structure no. 121020B71089655

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,402
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,402 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,104 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodway DR WB
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Location0.15 MI W of IH 610 Wlp
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76461, -95.45826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,402 (2021)
Projected traffic20,104 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou carry?

About 13,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodway DR WB over Buffalo Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.