SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850005103047
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,772
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 19,772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,910 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief carry?
About 19,772 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 over Clear Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.