SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou
FairJefferson County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of SH 82 · Structure no. 201240050804435
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,480 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,766
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,480 by 2033. The structure is 2,480 ft (755.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Taylors Bayou built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou 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 Taylors Bayou carry?
About 7,766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou?
The structure is 2,480 ft (755.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 73 WB over Taylors Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.