US Bridges

Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US90A · Structure no. 121020TOL020303

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,601 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
25,091
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,344 by 2031. The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Bend Pkwy
CrossesSims Byu & W Orem DR
Location0.9 MI S of US90A
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62836, -95.48205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,601 ft (488 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,091 (2011)
Projected traffic34,344 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR carry?

About 25,091 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR?

The structure is 1,601 ft (488 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Bend Pkwy over Sims Byu & W Orem DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.