US Bridges

SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201032

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,547
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd 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 53,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,110 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesPasadena Blvd
Location4.2 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71196, -95.20129
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,547 (2019)
Projected traffic69,110 by 2033
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd built?

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

What condition is SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd 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 Pasadena Blvd carry?

About 53,547 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over Pasadena Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.