US Bridges

SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of E Nasa Pkwy · Structure no. 121020038905104

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 43,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,500 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 146 E Conn RD
CrossesClear Crk Channel No. 2
Location0.65 MI S of E Nasa Pkwy
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55402, -95.02353
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,210 (2013)
Projected traffic60,500 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2 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 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2 carry?

About 43,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 E Conn RD over Clear Crk Channel No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.