US Bridges

FM 2919 over San Bernard River

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.85 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 120800294002002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2919 over San Bernard River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2919 over San Bernard River in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2919
CrossesSan Bernard River
Location3.85 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 2919
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49493, -96.02887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2919 over San Bernard River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2919 over San Bernard River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2919 over San Bernard River carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2919 over San Bernard River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2919 over San Bernard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.