CR 53 over Gcwa Canal
PoorPosted for loadBrazoria County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200AA0520001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 over Gcwa Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 53 over Gcwa Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 53 over Gcwa Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 53 over Gcwa Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 53 over Gcwa Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is CR 53 over Gcwa Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 over Gcwa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.