US Bridges

IH 69 over Little York RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.30 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017707177

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Little York RD is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 69 over Little York RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 204,262 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,320 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 202 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69
CrossesLittle York RD
Location4.30 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87045, -95.33017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width195 ft (59.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,262 (2023)
Projected traffic257,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 over Little York RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 over Little York RD 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 IH 69 over Little York RD carry?

About 204,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Little York RD?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 over Little York RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.