US Bridges

SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · SH 146/SH 225 Interchange · Structure no. 121020050201279

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,988 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,062
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 25,062 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,087 by 2042. The structure is 2,988 ft (910.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB
CrossesSH 146/STRANG RD
LocationSH 146/SH 225 Interchange
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68748, -95.0319
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,988 ft (910.7 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,062 (2023)
Projected traffic35,087 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD carry?

About 25,062 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD?

The structure is 2,988 ft (910.7 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 Eb/Sh 146NB over SH 146/STRANG RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.