US Bridges

FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · @int. of SH-3 & FM 1764 · Structure no. 120850005103043

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,760 by 2033. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1764 EB
CrossesSH 3 / UP RR
Location@int. of SH-3 & FM 1764
RouteState Highway 1764
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39625, -94.98592
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,110 (2013)
Projected traffic19,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR carry?

About 14,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1764 EB over SH 3 / UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.