Blue Ridge over Sims Bayou

Fair Condition58 years old500 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.05 Mi S Of W Orem
CarriesBlue Ridge
CrossesSims Bayou
Coordinates29.62604, -95.49295

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area237.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic500 (2013)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020B08012930

Nearby Bridges

Hillcroft AVE NB over Sims Bayou 0.1 mi Fair Hillcroft AVE SB over Sims Bayou 0.1 mi Fair W Orem DR over Hcfcd Ditch 0.3 mi Good Carlsbad ST over Sims Bayou 0.4 mi Good Zavalla ST over Sims Byu 0.5 mi Fair W Orem DR EB over Sims Bayou 0.6 mi Good W Orem DR WB over Sims Bayou 0.6 mi Good Fb PKWY SB Off-rp over Hillcroft AVE NB 0.6 mi Good Fort Bend PKWY over Sims Byu & W Orem DR 0.7 mi Fair US 90a over Hillcroft RD 0.7 mi Good