IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020002713130
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,868
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 89,868 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,790 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 102 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou carry?
About 89,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Keegans Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.