US Bridges

W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B69685002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 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 5,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Clayton Pkwy EB
CrossesJfk Blvd NB
Location2.20 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98141, -95.34182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2011)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W Clayton Pkwy EB over Jfk Blvd NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.