US Bridges

West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of S Richey ST · Structure no. 121020C01401002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Harris Ave
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of S Richey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69796, -95.21719
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Harris Ave over Vince 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Harris Ave over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.