US Bridges

IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov

Fair

Harris County, Texas · W Side of Edloe ST · Structure no. 121020002713283

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
529 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,037
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2039. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 Hov W Ramp
CrossesIH 69 / US 59 Hov
LocationW Side of Edloe ST
RouteInterstate 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72933, -95.43378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2019)
Projected traffic2,852 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov W Ramp over IH 69 / US 59 Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.