US Bridges

SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 8 MI W of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020027106684

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
5,166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99 is a steel continuous other carrying SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2032. The structure is 5,166 ft (1,574.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH99 SB to IH10 EB
CrossesIH 10 and SH 99
Location8 MI W of SH 99
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78748, -95.77758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+40 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,166 ft (1,574.6 m)
Longest span287 ft (87.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2011)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99 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 SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99?

The structure is 5,166 ft (1,574.6 m) long with a longest span of 287 ft (87.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH99 SB to IH10 EB over IH 10 and SH 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.