US Bridges

Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Henderson RD · Structure no. 120200E00885001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValderas ST
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.45 MI S of Henderson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18721, -95.42908
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Valderas ST over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.