US Bridges

Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 517 · Structure no. 120850AA1622001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Blvd
CrossesLakeview Detention Pond
Location0.1 MI S of FM 517
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43624, -95.14343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Blvd over Lakeview Detention Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.