US Bridges

Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Seawall Blvd · Structure no. 120850B00270079

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBoddeker Rd.
CrossesCloud Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of Seawall Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33431, -94.74974
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou 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 Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Boddeker Rd. over Cloud Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.