US Bridges

Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 201240C00691001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,522
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,131 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Arthur Drive
CrossesMain B Canal
Location0.3 MI NE of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93674, -93.97379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,522 (2019)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Arthur Drive over Main B 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 Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal carry?

About 1,522 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Arthur Drive over Main B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.