US Bridges

SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml

Good

Harris County, Texas · At Bu 146 & SH 146 Inter. · Structure no. 121020038913110

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,180 by 2042. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSH99 SB / SH146 SB
CrossesSH 146 Ml
LocationAt Bu 146 & SH 146 Inter.
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71397, -94.9981
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,240 ft (378 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic19,180 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml?

The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH99 SB / SH146 SB over SH 146 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.