SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Lp 197 · Structure no. 120850038906079
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 SB FR over Drainage Ditch 7B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.