US Bridges

SH 225 EB over Preston RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 5.85 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201055

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,704
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over Preston RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over Preston RD 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 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 40,704 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,220 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesPreston RD
Location5.85 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71243, -95.17148
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,704 (2019)
Projected traffic58,220 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 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 Preston RD built?

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

What condition is SH 225 EB over Preston 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 225 EB over Preston RD carry?

About 40,704 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over Preston RD?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over Preston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.