US Bridges

Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580AA0317001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNygard RD (cr 453)
CrossesJuanita Creek
Location0.60 MI W of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 453
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98534, -96.21893
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nygard RD (cr 453) over Juanita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.