US Bridges

SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850359501001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
979 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,757
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD 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 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 15,757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2033. The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 275 (w of 51st)
CrossesUPRR & Old Port Indu RD
Location2.50 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 275
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29858, -94.82799
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length979 ft (298.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,757 (2016)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu 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 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD carry?

About 15,757 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD?

The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 275 (w of 51st) over UPRR & Old Port Indu RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.