US Bridges

IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707212

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou 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 95,313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,626 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 NB
CrossesReinhardt Bayou
Location1.35 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95846, -95.28703
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,313 (2023)
Projected traffic129,626 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou 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 NB over Reinhardt Bayou carry?

About 95,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 NB over Reinhardt Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.