FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Isla Del Sol Drive

Carrying Isla Del Sol Drive over Isla Del Sol Bayou

0.4 Mi NW of FM 3005, Galveston, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Isla Del Sol Drive

The Isla Del Sol Drive bridge in Galveston, Texas carries Isla Del Sol Drive over Isla Del Sol Bayou. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 91 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Isla Del Sol Drive compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
344
Bridges in Galveston · 8 in Poor condition
Isla Del Sol Drive 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
14.5 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
91 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120850B00531217

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Isla Del Sol Drive is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Isla Del Sol Drive against other structures in Galveston and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Isla Del Sol Drive?

Isla Del Sol Drive in Galveston, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Isla Del Sol Drive inspected?

Isla Del Sol Drive's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 91 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Isla Del Sol Drive is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Isla Del Sol Drive?

Isla Del Sol Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Isla Del Sol Drive?

Isla Del Sol Drive is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Isla Del Sol Drive and does age affect safety?

Isla Del Sol Drive was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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