Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Clear Lake RD · Structure no. 120850AA0276308
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Birch RD over Clear Lake Shore Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.