US Bridges

SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020050201270

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,509
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,509 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,712 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 225 Ebml & Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Drainage Ditch
Location0.45 MI W of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71215, -95.16125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,509 (2023)
Projected traffic70,712 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50,509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 Ebml & Ebfr over Hcfcd Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.