IH 45 Sbml over Dickinson Bayou

Fair Condition78 years old46,207 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGalveston
Location0.30 Mi SE Of FM 517
CarriesIH 45 Sbml
CrossesDickinson Bayou
Coordinates29.44526, -95.07403

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length292.0 ft (89 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Area1788.9 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 1977)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic46,207 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120850050004030

Nearby Bridges

IH 45 Sbfr over Dickinson Bayou 0.0 mi Good IH 45 Nbfr over Dickinson Bayou 0.0 mi Good IH 45 SB over FM 517 0.3 mi Good IH 45 NB over FM 517 0.3 mi Good IH 45 Mls over Hughes RD 0.4 mi Good FM 517 over Bordens Gully 0.5 mi Fair IH 45 NB Fr over Bordens Gully 0.6 mi Good IH 45 Sbfr over Bordens Gully 0.6 mi Good IH 45 Nbml over Bordens Gully 0.6 mi Good IH 45 Sbml over Bordens Gully 0.6 mi Good