N TEXAS AVE
Carrying N TEXAS AVE over LONE STAR CANAL
0.05 MI N OF SH 61, Chambers, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N TEXAS AVE
The N TEXAS AVE bridge in Chambers, Texas carries N TEXAS AVE over LONE STAR CANAL. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 552 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N TEXAS AVE compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 552 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200360B00250001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N TEXAS AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare N TEXAS AVE against other structures in Chambers and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N TEXAS AVE?
N TEXAS AVE in Chambers, Texas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N TEXAS AVE inspected?
N TEXAS AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 552 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N TEXAS AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N TEXAS AVE?
N TEXAS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N TEXAS AVE?
N TEXAS AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N TEXAS AVE and does age affect safety?
N TEXAS AVE was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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