US Bridges

SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850359501002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,835 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR 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 2,931 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2033. The structure is 1,835 ft (559.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 275 (e of 51st)
CrossesUP and BNSF RR
Location2.60 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 275
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29878, -94.8236
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 spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,835 ft (559.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,931 (2021)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR 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 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR carry?

About 2,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,835 ft (559.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 275 (e of 51st) over UP and BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.