US Bridges

IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707213

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,138
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH 69 SB FR 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 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 13,138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,393 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 SB FR
CrossesReinhardt Bayou
Location1.35 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95882, -95.28801
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,138 (2023)
Projected traffic18,393 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt Bayou built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt Bayou carry?

About 13,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB FR 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB FR over Reinhardt Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.