CR 227 over Gcwa Canal
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 2.25 MI S of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200AA0887003
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 227 over Gcwa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 227 over Gcwa Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 227 over Gcwa Canal built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 227 over Gcwa Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 227 over Gcwa Canal carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 227 over Gcwa Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 227 over Gcwa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.