US Bridges

SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020038905113

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,865
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,070 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesSH 146 NB
CrossesSpencer HWY
Location1.60 MI S of SH 225
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66521, -95.02917
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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,865 (2019)
Projected traffic31,070 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 146 NB over Spencer HWY built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY carry?

About 21,865 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 NB over Spencer HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.