Hill Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou
historic place
The Hill Street Bridge, also known as the Jensen Drive Bridge, crosses Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Harris County, Texas. This historic structure was erected in 1938. Russ Mitchell, Inc. built the bridge, designed by city bridge engineer J.G. McKenzie. It is a three-span steel plate girder bridge, spanning approximately 140 feet over Buffalo Bayou. In October 2007, the Hill Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is significant as an example of a steel multi-girder span bridge. Its location was crucial, connecting Houston's northern warehouse district with the city's southern commercial center. The Hill Street Bridge continues to serve traffic today. A specific historical marker text for this bridge is not available.