US Bridges

SH 332 WB over UP RR

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200058601009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 WB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 WB over UP RR in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,413 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,480 by 2033. The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 332 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.50 MI E of SH 288 Bus
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00216, -95.37953
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,252 ft (381.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,413 (2024)
Projected traffic11,480 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 WB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 WB over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 332 WB over UP RR carry?

About 10,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 1,252 ft (381.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.