US Bridges

SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of JCT SH 288 · Structure no. 120200152401077

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
852 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2030. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 332 WB
CrossesDixie Drive
Location3.4 MI SE of JCT SH 288
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01043, -95.42044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2010)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB over Dixie Drive built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive 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 WB over Dixie Drive carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 WB over Dixie Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.