US Bridges

Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Lk Robbins DR · Structure no. 121700AA0725001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway is a concrete arch - thru carrying Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaterway Avenue
CrossesWoodlands Waterway
Location0.1 MI S of Lk Robbins DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15985, -95.45914
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Waterway Avenue over Woodlands Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.