IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc.

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020017711091

Built: 1966; 59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition: Fair; inspected December 2024
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Steel
Length: 5,623 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 195,970; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc. in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 195,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 274,360 by 2033. The structure is 5,623 ft (1,713.9 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIH 69

CrossesCapitol St. Etc.

Location1.0 MI S of IH 10

RouteU.S. Route 59

CountyHarris County

StateTexas

Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionDecember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating55 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialSteel

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2 (+74 approach)

Design loadHS 20

Structure length5,623 ft (1,713.9 m)

Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)

Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)

Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,970 (2013)

Projected traffic274,360 by 2033

Trucks8%

Lanes on structure6

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway and railroad

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc. carry?

About 195,970 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc.?

The structure is 5,623 ft (1,713.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 over Capitol St. Etc.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.