Independence Pky N over Houston Ship Channel

Good Condition96 years old1,903 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location2.40 Mi SW Of I-10
CarriesIndependence Pky N
CrossesHouston Ship Channel
Coordinates29.76476, -95.07878

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area81.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,903 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020AA9962005

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