US Bridges

S Shore Blvd WB over Hl & P Canal

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 2094 · Structure no. 120850E00380003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,552
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shore Blvd WB over Hl & P Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Shore Blvd WB over Hl & P Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Shore Blvd WB
CrossesHl & P Canal
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 2094
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53691, -95.05999
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,552 (2021)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 WB over Hl & P Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shore Blvd WB over Hl & P Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Shore Blvd WB over Hl & P Canal carry?

About 4,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.