US Bridges

60th ST over Main a Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 347 · Structure no. 201240C01750001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th ST over Main a Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 60th ST over Main a Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries60th ST
CrossesMain a Canal
Location0.6 MI S of SH 347
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9414, -93.95584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th ST over Main a Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th ST over Main a 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 60th ST over Main a Canal carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 60th ST over Main a Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 60th ST over Main a Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.