US Bridges

Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of 4th ST · Structure no. 120850F00045001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,046 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery RD
CrossesDickinson Byu
Location1.20 MI N of 4th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4297, -95.11468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2019)
Projected traffic2,046 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu 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 Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery RD over Dickinson Byu?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.