US Bridges

Bailey RD over BNSF RR

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200M00081001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
845 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey RD over BNSF RR in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI W of SH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53273, -95.27805
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.