US Bridges

Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy · Structure no. 121020C01576002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,434
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpace Ctr Blvd SB
CrossesArmand Bayou Tributary
Location0.6 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64149, -95.14329
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,434 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2026
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary carry?

About 6,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Space Ctr Blvd SB over Armand Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.