US Bridges

SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201076

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 62,084 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,918 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 WB
CrossesAllen Genoa RD
Location1.5 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70603, -95.24516
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,084 (2023)
Projected traffic86,918 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD carry?

About 62,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 WB over Allen Genoa RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.