US Bridges

SH 146 over West Prong

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 1413 · Structure no. 201460038901349

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over West Prong is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 146 over West Prong in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 13,246 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 146
CrossesWest Prong
Location0.6 MI N of FM 1413
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96119, -94.9064
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,246 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 146 over West Prong built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 146 over West Prong 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 over West Prong carry?

About 13,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 over West Prong?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over West Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.