US Bridges

Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 364 · Structure no. 201240B00170003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,090
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall is a prestressed concrete other carrying Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,090 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCalder Avenue
CrossesPinchback Outfall
Location0.8 MI E of SH 364
RouteCity Street 13
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07379, -94.17763
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,090 (2015)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall 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 Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall carry?

About 7,090 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Calder Avenue over Pinchback Outfall?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.