US Bridges

West Main Ave over Adams Bayou

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810B00375002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Ave over Adams Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Ave over Adams Bayou in Orange 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 5 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 4,448 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2037. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Main Ave
CrossesAdams Bayou
Location1.35 MI E of SH 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09083, -93.75109
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2016)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Ave over Adams Bayou built?

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

What condition is West Main Ave over Adams Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Main Ave over Adams Bayou carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Main Ave over Adams Bayou?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Ave over Adams Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.