US Bridges

Palmdate ST over West Canal

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Wald RD · Structure no. 121020B49593270

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmdate ST over West Canal is a concrete slab carrying Palmdate ST over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmdate ST
CrossesWest Canal
Location0.25 MI E of Wald RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62884, -95.21171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2013)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
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

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 Palmdate ST over West Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmdate 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Palmdate ST over West Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Palmdate ST over West Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Palmdate ST over West Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.