US Bridges

Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou

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Galveston County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Stewart RD · Structure no. 120850B00890120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTravel Air RD
CrossesSydnor Bayou
Location1.0 MI W of Stewart RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26705, -94.87378
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Travel Air RD over Sydnor 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Travel Air RD over Sydnor Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.