US Bridges

SH 146 over Red Bluff RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.77 MI N of Nasa RD 1 · Structure no. 121020038905352

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,003 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
33,787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over Red Bluff RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over Red Bluff RD 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 1,003 ft (305.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146
CrossesRed Bluff RD
Location1.77 MI N of Nasa RD 1
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58934, -95.02889
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,003 ft (305.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 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 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 over Red Bluff RD built?

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

What condition is SH 146 over Red Bluff RD 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 Red Bluff RD carry?

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

How long is SH 146 over Red Bluff RD?

The structure is 1,003 ft (305.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over Red Bluff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.