US Bridges

SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020027115347

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,514 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
11,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps 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 11,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2033. The structure is 1,514 ft (461.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesIH 610 and Ramps
LocationIH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg)
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70954, -95.26683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,514 ft (461.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,440 (2013)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps built?

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

What condition is SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps 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 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps carry?

About 11,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps?

The structure is 1,514 ft (461.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over IH 610 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.