SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal
FairJefferson County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240050804155
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,304
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal in Jefferson 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 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal 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 EB Conn over Main a Canal carry?
About 1,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 73 EB Conn over Main a Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.