SEAWOLF PKWY
Carrying SEAWOLF PKWY over PELICAN ISLAND CHAN
1.20 MI N OF BROADWAY AVE, Galveston, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SEAWOLF PKWY
The SEAWOLF PKWY bridge in Galveston, Texas carries SEAWOLF PKWY over PELICAN ISLAND CHAN. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 987.2 meters (3239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SEAWOLF PKWY compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 987.2 m (3239 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 120850B00790001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
SEAWOLF PKWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SEAWOLF PKWY 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 SEAWOLF PKWY?
SEAWOLF PKWY in Galveston, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SEAWOLF PKWY inspected?
SEAWOLF PKWY'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 9,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SEAWOLF PKWY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SEAWOLF PKWY?
SEAWOLF PKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SEAWOLF PKWY?
SEAWOLF PKWY is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is SEAWOLF PKWY and does age affect safety?
SEAWOLF PKWY was built in 1960, making it 66 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.
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