US Bridges

SH 225 over Tidal RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020050201062

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Tidal RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 over Tidal RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 72,482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,130 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225
CrossesTidal RD
Location2.6 MI E of Beltway 8
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71053, -95.11324
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,482 (2020)
Projected traffic105,130 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Tidal RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 over Tidal 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 over Tidal RD carry?

About 72,482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Tidal RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 over Tidal RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.