US Bridges

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711549

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,140 by 2030. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 Hov
CrossesIH 69 SB FR
Location0.8 MI N of IH 610
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81526, -95.33566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic26,140 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR built?

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

What condition is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Hov over IH 69 SB FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.