US Bridges

IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll · Structure no. 121020002713372

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,059 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,350 by 2031. The structure is 2,059 ft (627.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH69 SB to BW8 SB
CrossesIH69 Sbfr & Bw 8
Location4.0 MI S of Westpark Toll
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66127, -95.55767
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,059 ft (627.6 m)
Longest span263 ft (80.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic26,350 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8 built?

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

What condition is IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8?

The structure is 2,059 ft (627.6 m) long with a longest span of 263 ft (80.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH69 SB to BW8 SB over IH69 Sbfr & Bw 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.