US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800002712290

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

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd 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 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 183,561 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,730 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 / US 59
CrossesW Airport Blvd
Location1.5 MI NE of US 90A
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6441, -95.57611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 structure10
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 W Airport Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd carry?

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

How long is IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.