US Bridges

Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of IH 10 S FR · Structure no. 201810AA0118001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,860 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,860 ft (566.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesPort Terminal Rd.
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.4 MI S of IH 10 S FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0869, -94.0776
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans18 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,860 ft (566.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR 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 Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR?

The structure is 1,860 ft (566.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Port Terminal Rd. over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.