US Bridges

Avenue H over Main B Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.22 MI SW of SH 347 · Structure no. 201240E00040001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue H over Main B Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue H over Main B Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,801 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue H
CrossesMain B Canal
Location0.22 MI SW of SH 347
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96834, -93.98438
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2015)
Projected traffic16,801 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue H over Main B Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Avenue H over Main B 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 Avenue H over Main B Canal carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Avenue H over Main B Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue H over Main B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.