US Bridges

Rueben White over Sjra Canal

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Crosby Lynbg · Structure no. 121020AA3594001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rueben White over Sjra Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rueben White over Sjra Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRueben White
CrossesSjra Canal
Location0.10 MI E of Crosby Lynbg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86828, -95.05996
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2011)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rueben White over Sjra Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rueben White over Sjra 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rueben White over Sjra Canal carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rueben White over Sjra Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rueben White over Sjra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.