US Bridges

SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At SH 225 & SH 134 Inter · Structure no. 121020037602066

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

About this bridge

SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 134
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
LocationAt SH 225 & SH 134 Inter
RouteState Highway 134
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70367, -95.09342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2016)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

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

How long is SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 134 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.