US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.103 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 120800002712345

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Nbfr
CrossesChannel a
Location4.103 MI S of US 90A
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5769, -95.65349
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2013)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a built?

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

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a 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 Nbfr over Channel a carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Channel a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.