Lp 197 over Discharge Canal
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850038911086
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,034
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lp 197 over Discharge Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lp 197 over Discharge Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,034 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,048 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lp 197 over Discharge Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lp 197 over Discharge 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lp 197 over Discharge Canal carry?
About 5,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lp 197 over Discharge Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Lp 197 over Discharge Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.