South Jensen DR over Buffalo Bayou

Fair Condition88 years old7,344 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.38 Mi S Of IH 45
CarriesSouth Jensen DR
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Coordinates29.76214, -95.34336

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length500.0 ft (152.4 m)
Max Span143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Deck Width54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Area2514.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,344 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number121020B34713149

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