US Bridges

Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020B69685040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,335 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,335 ft (406.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Clayton Conn
CrossesJfk Boulevard
Location2.8 MI N of Beltway 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98191, -95.34151
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,335 ft (406.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard 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 Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard?

The structure is 1,335 ft (406.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Will Clayton Conn over Jfk Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.