US Bridges

IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712310

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,049 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
10,005
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 10,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2030. The structure is 2,049 ft (624.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH69/US59 SB On-Rp
CrossesSP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit
Location2.0 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62173, -95.60187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,049 ft (624.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,005 (2024)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit carry?

About 10,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit?

The structure is 2,049 ft (624.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH69/US59 SB On-Rp over SP 41 & IH 69 SB Exit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.