US Bridges

Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou

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Harris County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020TOL030028

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestpark Tollway
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location3.30 MI E of SH 6
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71577, -95.58756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2009)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westpark Tollway over Brays 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 Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Westpark Tollway over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.