US Bridges

West Ave over Vince Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Shaver ST · Structure no. 121020C03351001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave over Vince Bayou is a concrete slab carrying West Ave over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave
CrossesVince Bayou
Location0.30 MI W of Shaver ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67982, -95.21406
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2011)
Projected traffic1,400 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ave over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Ave over Vince Bayou carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is West Ave over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.