US Bridges

IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,112 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
18,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,140 by 2041. The structure is 3,112 ft (948.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 Hov
CrossesIH69SB Bennington and RR
Location0.8 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81969, -95.33532
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,112 ft (948.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,670 (2021)
Projected traffic26,140 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR carry?

About 18,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR?

The structure is 3,112 ft (948.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov over IH69SB Bennington and RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.