SH 6 over Buffalo Bayou

Fair Condition63 years old75,329 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location1.10 Mi S Of IH 10
CarriesSH 6
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Coordinates29.76942, -95.64336

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Deck Area1606.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic75,329 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020168505015

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