US Bridges

IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · IH69 & FM762 Intersection · Structure no. 120800002712569

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,520 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 SB Frtg RD
CrossesFM 762 & BNSF RR
LocationIH69 & FM762 Intersection
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54684, -95.74727
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,520 ft (768.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB Frtg RD over FM 762 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.