US Bridges

N 27th ST over Lnva Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Spurlock RD · Structure no. 201240AA0565005

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 27th ST over Lnva Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N 27th ST over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,870 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN 27th ST
CrossesLnva Canal
Location0.3 MI E of Spurlock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97519, -94.01545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2015)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 27th ST over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 27th ST over Lnva 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 2023.

How much traffic does N 27th ST over Lnva Canal carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N 27th ST over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N 27th ST over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.