US Bridges

IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800002712291

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
990 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH69/US59 NB Exit
CrossesIH 69 NB Airport On-Rp
Location1.5 MI NE of US 90A
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64679, -95.57264
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length990 ft (301.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp 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 IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp?

The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH69/US59 NB Exit over IH 69 NB Airport On-Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.