IH 45 NB Walkr Ent over Buffalo Bayou

Fair Condition64 years old36,165 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.10 Mi N Of Allen PKWY
CarriesIH 45 NB Walkr Ent
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Coordinates29.76191, -95.37193

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length654.9 ft (199.6 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area2016.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic36,165 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020050003215

Nearby Bridges

Ih45 SB Mckiney Ex over Buffalo Byu/ih 45 NB 0.0 mi Poor IH 45 NB over IH 45 NB Houston Exit 0.0 mi Good IH 45 NB Coll over Buffalo Byu Allen PKWY 0.1 mi Fair IH 45 NB Ext/hou over Allen Pkwy/buffalo Byu 0.1 mi Fair IH 45 SB Coll over Buffalo Byu M Isc Str 0.1 mi Fair IH 45 SB Hou Conn over R.o.w. 0.1 mi Fair Memorial DR Ebfr over Houston AVE 0.1 mi Fair Rusk AVE over Buffalo Bayou 0.1 mi Good Memorial DR EB over Buffalo Byu / Hou AVE 0.1 mi Fair Memorial DR Wbfr over Houston AVE 0.1 mi Fair