US Bridges

Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711172

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
335 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell Hov T-Ramp
CrossesIH 69 SB Ml & FR
Location3.00 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85153, -95.33397
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell Hov T-Ramp over IH 69 SB Ml & FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.