US Bridges

SH 146 SB over West Main Street

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of SH 146 Bus · Structure no. 121020038913096

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,065
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 SB over West Main Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 SB over West Main Street in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 36,065 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,950 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSH 146 SB
CrossesWest Main Street
Location0.85 MI NE of SH 146 Bus
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72365, -94.99184
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,065 (2019)
Projected traffic34,950 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 SB over West Main Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 SB over West Main Street 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 SB over West Main Street carry?

About 36,065 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 SB over West Main Street?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 SB over West Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.