US Bridges

SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 1405 · Structure no. 200360351010040

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,680 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2033. The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 NB
CrossesCedar Crossing Lp RR
Location1.3 MI E of FM 1405
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72797, -94.89529
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,680 ft (512.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2022)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR?

The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 NB over Cedar Crossing Lp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.