US Bridges

Western Ave. over Adams Bayou

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · At West City Limit · Structure no. 201810E00704001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over Adams Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2037. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesAdams Bayou
LocationAt West City Limit
RouteCity Street 639
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08421, -93.74376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Western Ave. over Adams Bayou built?

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

What condition is Western 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 Western Ave. over Adams Bayou carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over Adams Bayou?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave. over Adams Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.