FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 8.20 MI S of FM 2611 · Structure no. 131580060501080
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,365 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 638
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2042. The structure is 2,365 ft (720.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 2,365 ft (720.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 457 over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.