FM 517 over Dickinson Bayou

Fair Condition78 years old13,597 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGalveston
Location3.60 Mi NE Of SH 35
CarriesFM 517
CrossesDickinson Bayou
Coordinates29.43603, -95.17005

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area433.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,597 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120850100202001

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