US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.65 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712323

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,399 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 183,561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,620 by 2031. The structure is 2,399 ft (731.2 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 / US 59
CrossesUS 90A & UP RR
Location2.65 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62808, -95.5931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,399 ft (731.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.7 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,561 (2020)
Projected traffic216,620 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 US 90A & UP RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR 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 IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR carry?

About 183,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR?

The structure is 2,399 ft (731.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 over US 90A & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.