US Bridges

SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of Fairmont Pkwy · Structure no. 121020038912116

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,089 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,865
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,230 by 2033. The structure is 1,089 ft (331.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 146 NB
CrossesBarbours Cut Blvd
Location1.4 MI N of Fairmont Pkwy
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67309, -95.02936
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,089 ft (331.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,865 (2019)
Projected traffic51,230 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd carry?

About 21,865 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd?

The structure is 1,089 ft (331.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 NB over Barbours Cut Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.