US Bridges

College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Bus 288 · Structure no. 120200N00007002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Blvd EB
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Bus 288
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04561, -95.40441
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek 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 College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns College Blvd EB over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.