US Bridges

IH 69 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707189

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB & Hov 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 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 111,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,382 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 SB & Hov
CrossesMount Houston RD
Location3.6 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89103, -95.31823
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 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 width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,414 (2023)
Projected traffic140,382 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD 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 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD carry?

About 111,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB & Hov 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 114 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB & Hov over Mount Houston RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.