IH 45 SB Frontage over Brays Bayou

Fair Condition68 years old22,292 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.40 Mi SE Of US 90a
CarriesIH 45 SB Frontage
CrossesBrays Bayou
Coordinates29.71188, -95.31105

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length370.1 ft (112.8 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area1387.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1977)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,292 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020050003086

Nearby Bridges

IH 45 SB over Brays Bayou 0.0 mi Fair IH 45 NB over Brays Bayou 0.0 mi Fair IH 45 NB Fr over Brays Bayou 0.0 mi Fair Telephone RD over Brays Bayou 0.2 mi Good IH 45 over US 90a (s Wayside Dr) 0.3 mi Fair S Wayside DR NB over Brays Bayou 0.4 mi Fair S Wayside DR SB over Brays Bayou 0.4 mi Fair IH 45 SB over Griggs Broad Myrtle Rr 0.4 mi Fair IH 45 NB over Griggs Broad Myrtle Rr 0.4 mi Fair Griggs RD over IH 45 Nbfr 0.4 mi Good