US Bridges

SH 146 NB over UPRR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of Spur 330 · Structure no. 121020038913076

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 NB over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 NB over UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,190 by 2033. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 146 NB
CrossesUPRR
Location1.95 MI E of Spur 330
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75178, -94.95517
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,990 (2013)
Projected traffic25,190 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UPRR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 NB over UPRR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 146 NB over UPRR carry?

About 17,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 NB over UPRR?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 NB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.