IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712300
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.