US Bridges

Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201240B01211001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 930 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWescalder RD
CrossesPort Arthur FR Wtr Canal
Location0.95 MI S of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05234, -94.19518
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2015)
Projected traffic930 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wescalder RD over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.