US Bridges

W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020002713262

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
534 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,820
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans 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 18,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,350 by 2031. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Belfort T-Ramp
CrossesIH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans
Location0.4 MI SW of Bw 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65604, -95.56202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,820 (2011)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans built?

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

What condition is W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans 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 W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans carry?

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

How long is W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W Belfort T-Ramp over IH 69/US 59 Nbfr/Keegans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.