US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH 610 W · Structure no. 121020002713094

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 years old, older 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 183,561 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 416,279 by 2039. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 226 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 / US 59
CrossesUP RR
Location0.80 MI E of IH 610 W
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7299, -95.44801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width226 ft (68.8 m)
Roadway width219 ft (66.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,561 (2020)
Projected traffic416,279 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR carry?

About 183,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.