US Bridges

IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713371

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,502 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
18,820
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,502 ft (762.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIH69 NB to BW8 SB
CrossesBw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65916, -95.55813
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans21 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,502 ft (762.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,820 (2011)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr carry?

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

How long is IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr?

The structure is 2,502 ft (762.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH69 NB to BW8 SB over Bw 8 Sbfr & IH 69 Nbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.