US Bridges

SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850097607045

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,338
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2033. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 96 WB
CrossesUP RR & Dickinson RD
Location1.8 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 96
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49455, -95.07725
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,338 (2020)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD 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 SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD carry?

About 13,338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 WB over UP RR & Dickinson RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.