US Bridges

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 610W · Structure no. 121020002713217

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,111 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,660 by 2034. The structure is 1,111 ft (338.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 Hov
CrossesIH 69 NB
Location0.3 MI W of IH 610W
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72685, -95.46544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,111 ft (338.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic234,660 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB 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 IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB?

The structure is 1,111 ft (338.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov over IH 69 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.