US Bridges

IH 69 over Greens Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.64 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707185

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207,404
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Greens Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 over Greens Bayou 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 207,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 248,885 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69
CrossesGreens Bayou
Location1.64 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91849, -95.3068
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width181 ft (55.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,404 (2023)
Projected traffic248,885 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 over Greens Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 69 over Greens Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Greens Bayou carry?

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

How long is IH 69 over Greens Bayou?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 over Greens Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.