US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712334

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,650
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 94,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,300 by 2031. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 208 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 / US 59
CrossesSweetwater Blvd
Location1.0 MI SW of SH 6
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58932, -95.63468
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width204 ft (62.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,650 (2011)
Projected traffic189,300 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sweetwater Blvd built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd carry?

About 94,650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 over Sweetwater Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.