US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020002713248

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou 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 80,180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,790 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Sbml
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location1.8 MI NE of Beltway 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68091, -95.53677
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,180 (2022)
Projected traffic131,790 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou carry?

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

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.