US Bridges

N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of W Sealy Prk · Structure no. 120200D01100002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,885
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 2nd ST
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.40 MI N of W Sealy Prk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42817, -95.25551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,885 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou 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 N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 6,885 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N 2nd ST over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.