US Bridges

West Main Street over Goose Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Lp 201 · Structure no. 121020AA2505001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
629 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,805
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Main Street over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,805 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2035. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of Lp 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72262, -94.98875
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,805 (2015)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 West Main Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Goose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,805 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is West Main Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.