US Bridges

SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · SH 146/SH 225 Interchange · Structure no. 121020038912278

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,921 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
42,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 42,407 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,369 by 2042. The structure is 2,921 ft (890.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 NB Ml
CrossesHcfcd Drain & UP RR
LocationSH 146/SH 225 Interchange
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68092, -95.02985
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,921 ft (890.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,407 (2023)
Projected traffic59,369 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR carry?

About 42,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR?

The structure is 2,921 ft (890.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 NB Ml over Hcfcd Drain & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.