US Bridges

S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 2094 · Structure no. 120850E00380002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,840
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,724 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Shore Blvd EB
CrossesHl & P Canal
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 2094
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53693, -95.06002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,840 (2011)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P 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 S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal carry?

About 8,840 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Shore Blvd EB over Hl & P Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.