US Bridges

Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 364 · Structure no. 201240B01308013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,930
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,930 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhelan Blvd EB
CrossesPinchback Outfall
Location0.8 MI E of SH 364
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0753, -94.1776
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,930 (2015)
Projected traffic11,930 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall 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 Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall carry?

About 11,930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Phelan Blvd EB over Pinchback Outfall?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.