US Bridges

SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy · Structure no. 121020038905354

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,682
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00 is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00 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 37,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,755 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146
CrossesHcfcd A-104-00-00
Location1.2 MI S of Fairmont Pkwy
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63351, -95.03063
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,682 (2023)
Projected traffic52,755 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00 built?

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

What condition is SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00 carry?

About 37,682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over Hcfcd A-104-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.