US Bridges

SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201077

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,400 by 2033. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 WB
CrossesScarborough LN
Location2.5 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70768, -95.22815
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2013)
Projected traffic78,400 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN built?

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

What condition is SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN 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 WB over Scarborough LN carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 WB over Scarborough LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.