US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240B01204001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,460
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,460 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesHillebrandt Bayou
Location1.0 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 28
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05596, -94.15684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,460 (2015)
Projected traffic13,460 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou carry?

About 13,460 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.