N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal
PoorPosted for loadChambers County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 61 · Structure no. 200360B00220001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Bay ST over Lone Star Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.