US Bridges

IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713230

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,820
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,350 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 SB Off-Ramp
CrossesBw 8 Sbfr
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66133, -95.55901
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck37 ft (11.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,820 (2011)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr carry?

About 18,820 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB Off-Ramp over Bw 8 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.