US Bridges

SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200152401061

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,878 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,410 by 2033. The structure is 3,878 ft (1,182 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 (fm 521)
CrossesBrazos River & UP RR
Location0.90 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05424, -95.55702
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,878 ft (1,182 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,173 (2020)
Projected traffic18,410 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR carry?

About 15,173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR?

The structure is 3,878 ft (1,182 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 (fm 521) over Brazos River & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.