US Bridges

Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.9 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711181

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,086 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR is a prestressed concrete other carrying Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2041. The structure is 2,086 ft (635.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElev IH 69 SB FR
CrossesJensen DR & Saunders DR
Location3.9 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86668, -95.33276
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,086 ft (635.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2021)
Projected traffic3,016 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR built?

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

What condition is Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR?

The structure is 2,086 ft (635.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elev IH 69 SB FR over Jensen DR & Saunders DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.