US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020002713247

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST 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 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 80,180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,790 by 2031. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Sbml
CrossesBissonnet ST
Location1.1 MI NE of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67602, -95.54205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,180 (2022)
Projected traffic131,790 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST built?

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

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST carry?

About 80,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Bissonnet ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.