US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800002712564

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,050
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 37,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,920 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 SB
CrossesRabbs Bayou
Location0.4 MI NE of FM 762
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54919, -95.74112
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,050 (2011)
Projected traffic54,920 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou carry?

About 37,050 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 SB over Rabbs Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.