US Bridges

SH 332 Ramp B over Natural Ground

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · At JCT of Sn 332 & FM 521 · Structure no. 120200152401063

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
561 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 Ramp B over Natural Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 Ramp B 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2035. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSH 332 Ramp B
CrossesNatural Ground
LocationAt JCT of Sn 332 & FM 521
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05671, -95.55581
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length561 ft (171 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 traffic1,939 (2024)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 Ramp B over Natural Ground built?

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

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

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 Ramp B over Natural Ground?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 Ramp B over Natural Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.