US Bridges

SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of SH 96 · Structure no. 121020038905364

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,030 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
36,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2038. The structure is 7,030 ft (2,142.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH146 Express
CrossesFM518; FM2094; Clear Crk
Location0.60 MI N of SH 96
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55173, -95.02399
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35 (+29 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length7,030 ft (2,142.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2018)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk carry?

About 36,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk?

The structure is 7,030 ft (2,142.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH146 Express over FM518; FM2094; Clear Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.