US Bridges

IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.20 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711173

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,593
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5 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 6,593 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2040. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 SB On-Rp #3
CrossesIH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5
Location3.20 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85535, -95.33408
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,593 (2020)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5 built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5 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 IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5 carry?

About 6,593 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB On-Rp #3 over IH 69 SB Off-Ramp #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.