US Bridges

W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear Creek

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850E00012004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,529
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear 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 6,529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,016 by 2031. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Bay Area Blvd NB
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.7 MI N of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49744, -95.15999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,529 (2021)
Projected traffic16,016 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear 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 NB over Clear Creek carry?

About 6,529 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Bay Area Blvd NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.