Galveston RD over Old Sims Bayou

Fair Condition81 years old9,270 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location1.35 Mi SE Of Ih610
CarriesGalveston RD
CrossesOld Sims Bayou
Coordinates29.68952, -95.25944

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length175.9 ft (53.6 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width52.5 ft (16 m)
Deck Area857.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1945 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,270 (2013)
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020B26105004

Nearby Bridges

Galveston RD over Sims Bayou 0.3 mi Fair Howard DR EB over Berry Creek 0.5 mi Fair Howard DR WB over Berry Creek 0.5 mi Good Galveston RD over Pine Gully 0.6 mi Fair Galveston RD over Berry Creek 0.6 mi Fair Ahrens DR over Berry Creek 0.8 mi Good Allendale RD EB over Berry Creek 0.9 mi Fair Allendale RD WB over Berry Creek 0.9 mi Fair IH 45 NB Fr over Sims Bayou 1.0 mi Fair IH 45 NB & Hov over Sims Bayou 1.0 mi Fair