US Bridges

SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020038903348

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
544 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,747 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,180 by 2042. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 Bus SB
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.65 MI E of SH 146
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71368, -94.99132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,747 (2024)
Projected traffic19,180 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek carry?

About 13,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 Bus SB over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.