US Bridges

Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · At Port Industrial Blvd · Structure no. 120850B00720001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,522 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,620
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,220 by 2035. The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSeawolf Pkwy
CrossesUPRR and City Streets
LocationAt Port Industrial Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29795, -94.82624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,522 ft (463.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,620 (2015)
Projected traffic18,220 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets carry?

About 16,620 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets?

The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Seawolf Pkwy over UPRR and City Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.