SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201078
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 476 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,084
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SH 225 WB over Sims 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 Sims Bayou carry?
About 62,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 225 WB over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.