SH 225 EB over Sims Bayou

Fair Condition61 years old62,085 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location0.6 Mi E Of IH 610
CarriesSH 225 EB
CrossesSims Bayou
Coordinates29.70761, -95.25676

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length476.0 ft (145.1 m)
Max Span121.1 ft (36.9 m)
Deck Width72.8 ft (22.2 m)
Deck Area3221.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic62,085 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020050201020

Nearby Bridges

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