US Bridges

IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 120800002712292

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,107 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 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 SB On-Rp
CrossesIH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp
Location1.5 MI NE of US 90A
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64832, -95.57213
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,107 ft (337.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 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 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp built?

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

What condition is IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp 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 IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp carry?

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

How long is IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp?

The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over IH 69 SB Airport Off-Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.