Southwood Trace LN over West Canal
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020A60460001
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwood Trace LN over West Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Southwood Trace LN over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwood Trace LN over West Canal built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southwood Trace LN over West 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Southwood Trace LN over West Canal carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Southwood Trace LN over West Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Southwood Trace LN over West Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.