US Bridges

Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.96 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200B00535304

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeridiana Pkwy SB
CrossesBriscoe Canal
Location0.96 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45881, -95.37246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meridiana Pkwy SB over Briscoe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.