SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 121020038905081
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 3,745 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,732
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 39 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 37,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,825 by 2042. The structure is 3,745 ft (1,141.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR carry?
About 37,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR?
The structure is 3,745 ft (1,141.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 over Clear Crk & Shipyard DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.