US Bridges

SH 225 EB over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At SH 146 & SH 225 Interc · Structure no. 121020050201276

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,321 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
38,972
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 38,972 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,880 by 2030. The structure is 1,321 ft (402.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesUP RR
LocationAt SH 146 & SH 225 Interc
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68794, -95.03802
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,321 ft (402.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,972 (2019)
Projected traffic35,880 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 225 EB over UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 EB over UP RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 225 EB over UP RR carry?

About 38,972 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 1,321 ft (402.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.