US Bridges

Project Road over Trinity River

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 64 KM E Houston Off I-10 · Structure no. CEPSWGTXWLLSVLE

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Project Road over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Project Road over Trinity River in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesProject Road
CrossesTrinity River
Location64 KM E Houston Off I-10
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81251, -94.73101
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Project Road over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Project Road over Trinity River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Project Road over Trinity River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Project Road over Trinity River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Project Road over Trinity River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).