US Bridges

SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.95 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 120800351004019

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,683
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,683 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,840 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 99 NB Exit Ramp
CrossesDitch M
Location1.95 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58719, -95.67716
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,683 (2024)
Projected traffic12,840 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M 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 SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M carry?

About 3,683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 NB Exit Ramp over Ditch M?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.