US Bridges

FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.4 MI SW of Hw 36 · Structure no. 120200252402004

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,687 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,687 ft (514.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 2611
CrossesSan Bernard Rvr CR 659
Location3.4 MI SW of Hw 36
RouteState Highway 2611
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94999, -95.55528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,687 ft (514.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659 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 FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659?

The structure is 1,687 ft (514.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2611 over San Bernard Rvr CR 659?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.