US Bridges

SH 99 NB over Ditch M

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of IH 69/US 59 · Structure no. 120800351004103

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,433
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 99 NB over Ditch M is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 NB over Ditch M in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,206 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99 NB
CrossesDitch M
Location2.0 MI NE of IH 69/US 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58713, -95.67741
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,433 (2023)
Projected traffic13,206 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Ditch M built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 NB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 NB over Ditch M carry?

About 9,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 NB over Ditch M?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 NB over Ditch M?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.