US Bridges

SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020050202050

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
648 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2033. The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225 EB on Ramp
CrossesSH 225 EB Off Ramp
LocationIH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg)
RouteState Highway 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71062, -95.2718
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length648 ft (197.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2013)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp 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 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 EB on Ramp over SH 225 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.