US Bridges

FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850097604021

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,305
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 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 16,305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,260 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2094
CrossesHl & P Discharge Canal
Location0.60 MI NE of FM 518
RouteState Highway 2094
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53109, -95.07149
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,305 (2020)
Projected traffic24,260 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal 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 FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal carry?

About 16,305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2094 over Hl & P Discharge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.