US Bridges

SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of Broadway · Structure no. 121020027115437

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610 in Harris 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 5 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,230 by 2028. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB
CrossesIH 610
Location0.75 MI NE of Broadway
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70949, -95.26591
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2019)
Projected traffic19,230 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610 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 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610 carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 Wb/Ih 610WB over IH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.