US Bridges

Orleans ST over West Canal

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.76 MI W of Uvalde RD · Structure no. 121020B49049001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans ST over West Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Orleans ST over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrleans ST
CrossesWest Canal
Location0.76 MI W of Uvalde RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78194, -95.19933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orleans ST over West Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orleans ST over West Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Orleans ST over West Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orleans ST over West Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans ST over West Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.