US Bridges

FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850160701011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 17,401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,760 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1764 WB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.30 MI W of SH 146
RouteState Highway 1764
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39541, -94.95565
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,401 (2020)
Projected traffic20,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad carry?

About 17,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1764 WB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.