Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal
PoorPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020AA4353001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,532
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,798 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal carry?
About 2,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Houston Pkwy over Coh Freshwater Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.