FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S BRAESWOOD BLVD

Carrying S BRAESWOOD BLVD over HCFCD DITCH

0.15 MI E OF FONDREN RD, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S BRAESWOOD BLVD

The S BRAESWOOD BLVD bridge in Harris, Texas carries S BRAESWOOD BLVD over HCFCD DITCH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44,730 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S BRAESWOOD BLVD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
S BRAESWOOD BLVD 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
44,730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020B09385560

How to read this record

S BRAESWOOD BLVD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S BRAESWOOD BLVD against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S BRAESWOOD BLVD?

S BRAESWOOD BLVD in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S BRAESWOOD BLVD inspected?

S BRAESWOOD BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 44,730 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S BRAESWOOD BLVD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S BRAESWOOD BLVD?

S BRAESWOOD BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S BRAESWOOD BLVD?

S BRAESWOOD BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S BRAESWOOD BLVD and does age affect safety?

S BRAESWOOD BLVD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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