W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850E00012001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,700 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek 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 W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns W Bay Area Blvd SB over Magnolia Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.