Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal
GoodJefferson County, Texas · 200 Ft NE of Lp 93 · Structure no. 201240C00380001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorsey ST 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 Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Dorsey ST over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.