US Bridges

SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050201016

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
416 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,947
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 42,947 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,560 by 2033. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesUP RR Railroad Ave
Location0.8 MI E of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7114, -95.13963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,947 (2019)
Projected traffic52,560 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave 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 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave carry?

About 42,947 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over UP RR Railroad Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.