US Bridges

FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.25 Mile S of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200058701005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,015 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2028. The structure is 4,015 ft (1,223.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1495
CrossesGulf-Intracoastal Wtrway
Location1.25 Mile S of SH 288
RouteState Highway 1495
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92172, -95.34111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length4,015 ft (1,223.8 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2020)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway?

The structure is 4,015 ft (1,223.8 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1495 over Gulf-Intracoastal Wtrway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.