US Bridges

SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · SH146/SH225 Interchange · Structure no. 121020038912280

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,818 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB
CrossesSH 225 EB FR & Strang RD
LocationSH146/SH225 Interchange
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68786, -95.03467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,818 ft (554.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD built?

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

What condition is SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD?

The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 Eb/Sh 146SB over SH 225 EB FR & Strang RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.