US Bridges

FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800210501002

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,601
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 33,601 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,640 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 2234
CrossesCangelosi Ditch
Location0.95 MI SE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 2234
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60918, -95.52736
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,601 (2018)
Projected traffic55,640 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch carry?

About 33,601 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2234 over Cangelosi Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.