US Bridges

SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 1764 · Structure no. 120850038906357

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,350 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2033. The structure is 2,350 ft (716.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 Sbml
CrossesLp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B
Location1.0 MI N of FM 1764
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40784, -94.95677
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,350 ft (716.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2019)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain 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 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B?

The structure is 2,350 ft (716.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Sbml over Lp 197 & Drain Ditch 7B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.