US Bridges

Main Ave over West Crane Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 87 · Structure no. 201240C00810006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,598
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Ave over West Crane Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Ave over West Crane Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,598 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,237 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Ave
CrossesWest Crane Bayou
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92676, -93.89418
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,598 (2019)
Projected traffic2,237 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Ave over West Crane Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Ave over West Crane Bayou 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 Main Ave over West Crane Bayou carry?

About 1,598 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Ave over West Crane Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Main Ave over West Crane Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.