US Bridges

Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Pasadena Blv · Structure no. 121020C02851002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw Ave
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.10 MI W of Pasadena Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71265, -95.20413
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou built?

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

What condition is Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Ave over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.