US Bridges

Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850G00326220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2038. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Drive
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.15 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33371, -94.9781
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2018)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Drive over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.