US Bridges

SH 99 over Owens RD

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800351004024

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,973
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 99 over Owens RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 over Owens RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,973 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,780 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 99
CrossesOwens RD
Location1.70 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 99
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.623, -95.69802
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,973 (2019)
Projected traffic30,780 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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 over Owens RD built?

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

What condition is SH 99 over Owens RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 99 over Owens RD carry?

About 44,973 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 over Owens RD?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 over Owens RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.