US Bridges

SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 4 Mi. E JCT FM523 & SH332 · Structure no. 120200058601013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal 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 8,207 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2033. The structure is 4,105 ft (1,251.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 332
CrossesIntracoastal Canal
Location4 Mi. E JCT FM523 & SH332
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95648, -95.29363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,105 ft (1,251.2 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,207 (2024)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal 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 over Intracoastal Canal carry?

About 8,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal?

The structure is 4,105 ft (1,251.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 over Intracoastal Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.