US Bridges

SH 225 EB over Bearle ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 5.1 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201054

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over Bearle ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over Bearle ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 44,406 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,168 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesBearle ST
Location5.1 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71276, -95.1841
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,406 (2023)
Projected traffic62,168 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB over Bearle ST built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 EB over Bearle ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 EB over Bearle ST carry?

About 44,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over Bearle ST?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over Bearle ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.