Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850G00327223
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 309 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,191
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2038. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion carry?
About 1,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Harbor Drive SB over Highland Bayou Diversion?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.