US Bridges

FM 442 over San Bernard River

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.20 MI SW of FM 1236 · Structure no. 120800083802020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,876
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 442 over San Bernard River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 442 over San Bernard River in Fort Bend 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 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 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 442
CrossesSan Bernard River
Location3.20 MI SW of FM 1236
RouteState Highway 442
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31364, -95.89371
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2018)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 442 over San Bernard River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 442 over San Bernard River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 442 over San Bernard River carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 442 over San Bernard River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 442 over San Bernard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.