SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of FM1764 · Structure no. 120850005103049
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,338
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,338 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,609 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou carry?
About 5,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 3 SB over Moses Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.