US Bridges

Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of 2nd ST · Structure no. 120850F00488001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib is a steel culvert carrying Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue L
CrossesDickinson Byu Trib
Location0.75 MI N of 2nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43655, -95.08552
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic121 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib 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 Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue L over Dickinson Byu Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.