US Bridges

IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd.

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of FM 2218 · Structure no. 120800002712574

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd. 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 77,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,400 by 2031. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 NB Ml
CrossesReading Rd.
Location1.35 MI NE of FM 2218
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54248, -95.75614
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,300 (2011)
Projected traffic107,400 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd. built?

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

What condition is IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd. 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 NB Ml over Reading Rd. carry?

About 77,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd.?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 NB Ml over Reading Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.