Bayshore DR over Boating Canal
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580C00005001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 819
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayshore DR over Boating Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bayshore DR over Boating Canal in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bayshore DR over Boating Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayshore DR over Boating 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bayshore DR over Boating Canal carry?
About 819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bayshore DR over Boating Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bayshore DR over Boating Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.