US Bridges

SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of Nasa RD 1 · Structure no. 121020038905355

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,805
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146 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 7,805 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2036. The structure is 2,268 ft (691.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 SB Conn
CrossesPort RD & SH 146
Location3.0 MI N of Nasa RD 1
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6074, -95.03296
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,268 ft (691.3 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,805 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146 built?

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

What condition is SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146 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 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146 carry?

About 7,805 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146?

The structure is 2,268 ft (691.3 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 SB Conn over Port RD & SH 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.