US Bridges

SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200152401062

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
601 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2033. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSH 332 Ramp a
CrossesNatural Ground
Location1.1 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05619, -95.55559
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,570 (2013)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp a over Natural Ground built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground 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 Ramp a over Natural Ground carry?

About 6,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 Ramp a over Natural Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.