US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240B01204004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal is a concrete slab carrying Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesPt Art FR Wtr Canal
Location4.1 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05733, -94.20566
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic740 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Pt Art FR Wtr Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.