My RD over Madera Drainage Canal
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Old Alvin RD · Structure no. 120850E00179001
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
My RD over Madera Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying My RD over Madera Drainage Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 My RD over Madera Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is My RD over Madera Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does My RD over Madera Drainage Canal carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is My RD over Madera Drainage Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns My RD over Madera Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.