US Bridges

SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · SH146/SH225 Interchange · Structure no. 121020038912273

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,433 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
32,260
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 32,260 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,170 by 2030. The structure is 1,433 ft (436.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSH146SB Tosh 225WB
CrossesStrang Road
LocationSH146/SH225 Interchange
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69014, -95.03084
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,433 ft (436.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,260 (2010)
Projected traffic45,170 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road carry?

About 32,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road?

The structure is 1,433 ft (436.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH146SB Tosh 225WB over Strang Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.