SH 73 WB over Taft Ave; Drainage Ditch

Fair Condition54 years old21,274 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJefferson
Location0.4 Mi SW Of FM 366
CarriesSH 73 WB
CrossesTaft Ave; Drainage Ditch
Coordinates29.94300, -93.89075

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length379.9 ft (115.8 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area1563.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,274 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201240050804236

Nearby Bridges

SH 73 EB over Taft Ave; Drainage Ditch 0.0 mi Fair SH 87 SB over Taft AVE & Canal 0.0 mi Fair SH 73 EB Fr over Atlantic Main Canal 0.0 mi Good SH 73 WB Fr over Atlantic Main Canal 0.1 mi Fair SH 87 WB over SH 73 0.2 mi Fair SH 87 NB over Crane Bayou 0.3 mi Good SH 87 SB over Crane Bayou 0.3 mi Good Sh73 Ebfr To 87 SB over Crane Bayou 0.4 mi Good Taft AVE over Atlantic Main Ditch 0.4 mi Fair Taft Elem-se Drive over Drainage Ditch 0.4 mi Fair