US Bridges

Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240B00112001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,746
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,688 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPhelan Blvd
CrossesLnva Canal
Location1.30 MI W of FM 364
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07649, -94.21143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2019)
Projected traffic3,688 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phelan Blvd 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 Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Phelan Blvd over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.