US Bridges

IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.60 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711180

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,247 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
115,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by 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 115,614 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,922 by 2042. The structure is 2,247 ft (684.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 SB
CrossesParker/Saunders/Halls by
Location3.60 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86154, -95.33361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,247 ft (684.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,614 (2023)
Projected traffic154,922 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by 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 over Parker/Saunders/Halls by carry?

About 115,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by?

The structure is 2,247 ft (684.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB over Parker/Saunders/Halls by?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.