Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge, Cantilever bridge in Harris County, United States
The Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge spans 1,320 feet over the channel, featuring eight traffic lanes and towers reaching 514 feet in height.
The bridge opened in 1982 as part of an outer belt loop project, initially suggested in a 1952 City of Houston planning document.
The structure represents a major engineering achievement in Texas transportation infrastructure, connecting communities across the Houston Ship Channel.
Electronic toll collection systems replaced traditional cash payments in 2016, increasing efficiency and reducing traffic congestion at crossing points.
The bridge maintains 187 feet of vertical clearance, allowing large vessels to pass underneath while serving over 54,000 vehicles daily.
Location: Harris County
Inception: 1982
Official opening: 1982
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 29.73600,-95.14620
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:19
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