SH 7 over Trinity River
PoorHouston County, Texas · 5.7 MI W of FM 132 · Structure no. 111140033502019
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 694 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,084
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 7 over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 7 over Trinity River in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,084 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2033. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 7 over Trinity River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 7 over Trinity River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 7 over Trinity River carry?
About 2,084 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SH 7 over Trinity River?
The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 7 over Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.