Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 1.55 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200U00873320
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate 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 Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Meridiana Pkwy EB over W Fork Chocolate Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.