Texas State Highway Spur 342

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 two miles (3.2 km) across Galveston Island.

State Highway Spur 342
61st Street
Spur 342 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by TxDOT
Length	1.683 mi[1] (2.709 km)
Existed	1960–present
Major junctions
South end	FM 3005 in Galveston
North end	I-45 / SH 87 in Galveston
Location
Country	United States
State	Texas
Highway system
Highways in Texas Interstate US State Former Toll Loops Spurs FM/RM Park Rec
← Spur 341 → Loop 343

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][2][3] A short distance later, Spur 342 comes to its northern terminus at an interchange with I-45 in a commercial area.^[1][2][4]

History

Spur 342 was designated onto its current alignment on September 26, 1960. It has remained there since.^[1]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Galveston, Galveston County.

mi[1]	km	Destinations	Notes
0.000	0.000	FM 3005 west (Seawall Boulevard)	Southern terminus; eastern terminus of FM 3005
1.683	2.709	I-45 north (Gulf Freeway) / SH 87 north (Broadway Avenue J)	Northern terminus; southern terminus and exit 1A on I-45; southern terminus of SH 87
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi