US Bridges

SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · At JCT SH 332 and FM 521 · Structure no. 120200152401064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,186 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2033. The structure is 1,186 ft (361.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 Ramp C
CrossesUP Railroad
LocationAt JCT SH 332 and FM 521
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06163, -95.55307
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.
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 geometry8: Equal 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,186 ft (361.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2013)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad 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 C over UP Railroad carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad?

The structure is 1,186 ft (361.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 Ramp C over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.