Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Antoine DR · Structure no. 121020AA2231001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Chippewa Blvd over Vogel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.