US Bridges

East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 134 · Structure no. 121020050201064

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
559 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 559 ft (170.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesEast Blvd
CrossesSH 225 Ml & WB FR
Location0.6 MI W of SH 134
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70768, -95.10277
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length559 ft (170.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR built?

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

What condition is East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR 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 East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR?

The structure is 559 ft (170.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns East Blvd over SH 225 Ml & WB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.