US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240B01204019

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,730
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 14,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,730 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesHillebrandt Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05569, -94.14144
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,730 (2015)
Projected traffic14,730 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou carry?

About 14,730 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Hillebrandt Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.