Mandale RD over American Canal
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Lundy Lane · Structure no. 120850PP1045011
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mandale RD over American Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mandale RD over American Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mandale RD over American Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mandale RD over American Canal 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 Mandale RD over American Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Mandale RD over American Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mandale RD over American Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.