SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch
FairJefferson County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 823 · Structure no. 201240050804037
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,843
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 7,843 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,137 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch carry?
About 7,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 73 WB over S Port Acres Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.