US Bridges

SH 21 over FM 2818

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 1.23 MI W of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210011604045

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over FM 2818 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over FM 2818 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 17,667 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,070 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesFM 2818
Location1.23 MI W of FM 158
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66801, -96.40741
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,667 (2020)
Projected traffic18,070 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over FM 2818 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 over FM 2818 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 21 over FM 2818 carry?

About 17,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over FM 2818?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over FM 2818?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.