US Bridges

Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020C03071001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,730
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPasadena Blvd
CrossesLittle Vince Bayou
Location0.35 MI S of SH 225
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70745, -95.20116
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,730 (2011)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasadena Blvd 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 Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou carry?

About 20,730 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pasadena Blvd over Little Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.