US Bridges

SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.27 MI S of Fairmont Pkw · Structure no. 121020038905351

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B 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 33,787 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,700 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146
CrossesChoate RD & Shoreacres B
Location2.27 MI S of Fairmont Pkw
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61963, -95.03413
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,787 (2020)
Projected traffic41,700 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B built?

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

What condition is SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B carry?

About 33,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over Choate RD & Shoreacres B?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.