US Bridges

IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.8 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800008909210

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,558
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360 in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,558 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,585 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69/US 59 NB
CrossesFM 360
Location4.8 MI SW of SH 36
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48408, -95.93739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,558 (2020)
Projected traffic18,585 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB over FM 360 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360 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 NB over FM 360 carry?

About 11,558 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69/US 59 NB over FM 360?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.