US Bridges

IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of BW8 · Structure no. 121020002713246

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,920 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,770
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml 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 21,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,610 by 2032. The structure is 2,920 ft (890 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 Hov @ Westwd
CrossesIH 69 / US 59 SB Ml
Location0.8 MI NE of BW8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67056, -95.54764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,920 ft (890 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,770 (2012)
Projected traffic40,610 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml built?

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

What condition is IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml carry?

About 21,770 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml?

The structure is 2,920 ft (890 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov @ Westwd over IH 69 / US 59 SB Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.