US Bridges

SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020027115344

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
501 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,826
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2033. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB
CrossesSH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR
LocationIH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg)
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7092, -95.27041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2019)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 Eb/Ih 610SB over SH 225 Ebfr & Plum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.