US Bridges

SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201017

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,897 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB FR
CrossesVince Bayou
Location3.2 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7103, -95.21651
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,355 (2023)
Projected traffic8,897 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou carry?

About 6,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB FR over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.