US Bridges

SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200152401005

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 years old, older 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 11,311 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,830 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332
CrossesDow Fresh Water Canal
Location0.15 MI W of FM 2004
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04847, -95.47357
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,311 (2020)
Projected traffic14,830 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water 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 Dow Fresh Water Canal carry?

About 11,311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 over Dow Fresh Water Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.