US Bridges

W 7th ST over Pipelines

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 82 · Structure no. 201240C01520001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,963
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 7th ST over Pipelines is a concrete slab carrying W 7th ST over Pipelines in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,963 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,748 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW 7th ST
CrossesPipelines
Location0.4 MI S of SH 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85355, -93.95622
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,963 (2016)
Projected traffic9,748 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 7th ST over Pipelines built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 7th ST over Pipelines 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 W 7th ST over Pipelines carry?

About 6,963 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 7th ST over Pipelines?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W 7th ST over Pipelines?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.