US Bridges

SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201068

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou 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 47,611 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,656 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 WB
CrossesVince Bayou
Location3.2 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71071, -95.2167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,611 (2023)
Projected traffic66,656 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou carry?

About 47,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 WB over Vince Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.