US Bridges

SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W.

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020050202051

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W. 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSH 225 WB Off Ramp
CrossesR.O.W.
LocationIH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg)
RouteState Highway 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7107, -95.27107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W. built?

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

What condition is SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W. carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W.?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 225 WB Off Ramp over R.O.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.