US Bridges

IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711182

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
571 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,643 by 2040. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 SB on Rp #7
CrossesUnpaved Area
Location3.8 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86226, -95.33337
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2024)
Projected traffic6,643 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area 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 #7 over Unpaved Area carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB on Rp #7 over Unpaved Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.