US Bridges

Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.00 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800H00165002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 3,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,460 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Blvd
CrossesSugar Land Canal
Location0.00 MI N of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62641, -95.60592
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2013)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Industrial Blvd over Sugar Land Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.