US Bridges

SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201033

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

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD 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 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesRed Bluff RD
Location5.0 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71229, -95.19738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 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 Red Bluff RD built?

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

What condition is SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD 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 Red Bluff RD carry?

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

How long is SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over Red Bluff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.