US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway

Good

Harris County, Texas · Int US 59 & Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713034

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167,620
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 167,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,660 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 175 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Sbfr
CrossesWestpark Tollway
LocationInt US 59 & Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72324, -95.49243
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,620 (2012)
Projected traffic234,660 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway carry?

About 167,620 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbfr over Westpark Tollway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.