US Bridges

SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050201079

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
646 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
124,169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 124,169 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,837 by 2042. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 WB
CrossesGoodyear RR & DR
Location1.25 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70711, -95.25317
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length646 ft (196.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,169 (2023)
Projected traffic173,837 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Goodyear RR & DR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR carry?

About 124,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR?

The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 WB over Goodyear RR & DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.