US Bridges

Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.28 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200B00535305

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

About this bridge

Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road 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 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridiana Pkwy
CrossesBNSF RR Nbissell Road
Location0.28 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46711, -95.36584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over BNSF RR Nbissell Road built?

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

What condition is Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road 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 over BNSF RR Nbissell Road carry?

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

How long is Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Meridiana Pkwy over BNSF RR Nbissell Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.