Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal
PoorPosted for loadBrazoria County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200W00195002
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Iowa LN over Brazos Riv Auth Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.