US Bridges

Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of IH10 · Structure no. 121020B62921004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
638 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTc Jester Blvd SB
CrossesEureka Yard
Location0.30 MI N of IH10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78372, -95.41767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tc Jester Blvd SB over Eureka Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.