Texas State Highway Spur 342 Explained

State:TX
Alternate Name:61st Street
Type:Spur
Route:342
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:Spur 342 highlighted in red
Length Mi:1.683
Length Round:3
Established:1960
Direction A:South
Direction B:North
Terminus A: in Galveston
Terminus B: in Galveston
Previous Type:Spur
Previous Route:341
Next Type:Loop
Next Route:343

Spur 342 is a state highway spur route located completely within the city of Galveston, Texas. Officially named Butterowe Boulevard, but mostly known by locals as 61st Street, it stretches 2miles across Galveston Island.

Route description

Spur 342 begins at an intersection with Seawall Boulevard on the Galveston Seawall in Galveston, Galveston County, heading north-northwest on 61st Street, a six-lane divided highway. From here, FM 3005 heads west on Seawall Boulevard. Spur 342 heads through commercial resort areas with some residences. After passing more businesses, the highway crosses Offats Bayou.[1] A short distance later, Spur 342 comes to its northern terminus at an interchange with I-45 in a commercial area.[2]

History

Spur 342 was designated onto its current alignment on September 26, 1960. It has remained there since.

Notes and References

  1. Texas Department of Transportation. County Grid Map 584. 2010. October 12, 2011.
  2. Texas Department of Transportation. County Grid Map 583. 2010. October 12, 2011.