US Bridges

Federal RD over West Canal

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020J23889001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,603
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal RD over West Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Federal RD over West Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,603 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,044 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal RD
CrossesWest Canal
Location1.25 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75459, -95.21281
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,603 (2022)
Projected traffic26,044 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Federal RD over West Canal built?

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

What condition is Federal RD over West Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Federal RD over West Canal carry?

About 18,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Federal RD over West Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Federal RD over West Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.