US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Fort Bend C/L · Structure no. 121020002713269

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,130
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 94,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,790 by 2031. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Sbml
CrossesWest Bellfort Ave
Location0.5 MI N of Fort Bend C/L
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65399, -95.56572
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,130 (2011)
Projected traffic131,790 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 West Bellfort Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave carry?

About 94,130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Sbml over West Bellfort Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.