US Bridges

SH 332 on Rp over Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 4 Mi. E JCT FM523 & SH332 · Structure no. 120200058601012

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
655 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 on Rp over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 on Rp over Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2033. The structure is 655 ft (199.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 on Rp
CrossesDitch
Location4 Mi. E JCT FM523 & SH332
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95954, -95.29699
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length655 ft (199.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2013)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 on Rp over Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 on Rp over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 332 on Rp over Ditch carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 on Rp over Ditch?

The structure is 655 ft (199.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 on Rp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.