US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020002713237

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,270
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 112,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,180 by 2031. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Sbml
CrossesFondren RD
Location3.5 MI NE of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70038, -95.51788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,270 (2011)
Projected traffic157,180 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD carry?

About 112,270 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Fondren RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.