US Bridges

Stewart RD over Menbell Byu

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Pabst RD · Structure no. 120850B00825001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart RD over Menbell Byu is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stewart RD over Menbell Byu in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart RD
CrossesMenbell Byu
Location0.30 MI E of Pabst RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22479, -94.91449
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2011)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart RD over Menbell Byu built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Stewart RD over Menbell Byu 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 Stewart RD over Menbell Byu carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Stewart RD over Menbell Byu?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart RD over Menbell Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.