SH 73/sh 87 NB over Cow Bayou

Poor Condition85 years old14,443 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyOrange
Location0.40 Mi S Of SH 62
CarriesSH 73/sh 87 NB
CrossesCow Bayou
Coordinates30.04487, -93.82136

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length804.1 ft (245.1 m)
Max Span77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area2377.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,443 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number201810030601017

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