US Bridges

Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Galveston · Structure no. 121020H46873002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou in Harris 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 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,190 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada Ave
CrossesBerry Bayou
Location0.05 MI NE of Galveston
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65647, -95.22846
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2011)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou built?

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

What condition is Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou 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 Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Ave over Berry Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.