US Bridges

IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713207

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,476 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,350 by 2031. The structure is 1,476 ft (449.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH69 SB to BW8 NB
CrossesIH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66337, -95.55629
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,476 ft (449.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2018)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr?

The structure is 1,476 ft (449.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH69 SB to BW8 NB over IH 69 Sbfr & Bw 8 Nbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.