US Bridges

SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201024

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,820 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB on Rp
CrossesSH 225 EB Off Rp
Location3.1 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71005, -95.21865
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2024)
Projected traffic13,820 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp built?

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

What condition is SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp 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 on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB on Rp over SH 225 EB Off Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.