College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Bus 288 · Structure no. 120200N00007001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek 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 College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns College Blvd WB over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.