US Bridges

IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.78 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707183

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207,404
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route 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 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 207,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 248,885 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 201 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69
CrossesAldine Mail Route
Location2.78 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90264, -95.31159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.2 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,404 (2023)
Projected traffic248,885 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 Aldine Mail Route built?

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

What condition is IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route carry?

About 207,404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 over Aldine Mail Route?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.