US Bridges

IH 69 NB over Mount Houston RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707188

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 NB over Mount Houston RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 NB over Mount Houston RD 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 92,845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,985 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 NB
CrossesMount Houston RD
Location3.6 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89102, -95.31782
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,845 (2023)
Projected traffic116,985 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Mount Houston RD built?

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

What condition is IH 69 NB over Mount Houston 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 NB over Mount Houston RD carry?

About 92,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 NB over Mount Houston RD?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 NB over Mount Houston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.