US Bridges

IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711166

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,077 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2042. The structure is 2,077 ft (633.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69 NB FR
CrossesBennington King and RR
Location0.9 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81992, -95.33484
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,077 ft (633.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,739 (2023)
Projected traffic3,835 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR carry?

About 2,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR?

The structure is 2,077 ft (633.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 NB FR over Bennington King and RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.