US Bridges

S Main ST over Lone Star Canal

GoodPosted for load

Chambers County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 61 · Structure no. 200360B00140001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST over Lone Star Canal is a concrete other carrying S Main ST over Lone Star Canal in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Main ST
CrossesLone Star Canal
Location0.05 MI N of SH 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77349, -94.6834
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Main ST over Lone Star Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST over Lone Star Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S Main ST over Lone Star Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is S Main ST over Lone Star Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST over Lone Star Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.