SH 73 over Main B Canal
GoodJefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240050804344
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,757
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 73 over Main B Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 over Main B Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 23,757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,060 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 73 over Main B Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 73 over Main B 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 73 over Main B Canal carry?
About 23,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 over Main B Canal?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns SH 73 over Main B Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.