US Bridges

SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498)

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of Fairmont Pkw · Structure no. 121020038905353

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498) 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 48,875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,140 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 146
CrossesWharton Weems (sp 498)
Location1.05 MI S of Fairmont Pkw
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63646, -95.02981
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,875 (2020)
Projected traffic62,140 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 Wharton Weems (sp 498) built?

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

What condition is SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498) 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 Wharton Weems (sp 498) carry?

About 48,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498)?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over Wharton Weems (sp 498)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.