SH 146 over Cedar Bayou
FairChambers County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360038902026
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 345 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,134
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 over Cedar Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over Cedar Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 37,134 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,170 by 2033. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 over Cedar Bayou built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SH 146 over Cedar Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 146 over Cedar Bayou carry?
About 37,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 over Cedar Bayou?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 over Cedar Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.