Briar Forest DR EB over Buffalo Bayou

Good Condition41 years old37,170 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.45 Mi E Of S Gessner
CarriesBriar Forest DR EB
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Coordinates29.74697, -95.53154

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area739.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic37,170 (2013)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number121020B09761002

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