US Bridges

SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020038912066

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 11,743 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2042. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 BUS\SH99 NB
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.65 MI E of SH 146
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71357, -94.99131
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,743 (2023)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek carry?

About 11,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 BUS\SH99 NB over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.