US Bridges

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.16 MI S of IH610 & US59 · Structure no. 121020017711271

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,564 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,350 by 2033. The structure is 2,564 ft (781.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 Hov
CrossesIH 69 SB
Location1.16 MI S of IH610 & US59
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79451, -95.33979
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,564 ft (781.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2013)
Projected traffic21,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH 69 SB built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB?

The structure is 2,564 ft (781.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.