US Bridges

Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240002807164

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,361
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 4,361 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl ST to IH 10
CrossesBnsf; Long; Harrison Ave
Location0.5 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09138, -94.1013
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,361 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave carry?

About 4,361 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST to IH 10 over Bnsf; Long; Harrison Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.