SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB
FairGalveston County, Texas · 0.12 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850019204070
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 Sb/Sh 6 WB over SH 6 EB to SH 146 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.