US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800002712289

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 183,561 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,730 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 / US 59
CrossesKirkwood DR
Location1.5 MI NE of US 90A
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6391, -95.58148
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.5 m)
Roadway width187 ft (56.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,561 (2020)
Projected traffic213,730 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR carry?

About 183,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 over Kirkwood DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.