US Bridges

SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020037602065

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2036. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesSH 134 Independnce
CrossesSH 225 Ml & Wbfr
Location3.7 MI E of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 134
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70449, -95.0931
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2016)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr 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 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134 Independnce over SH 225 Ml & Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.