US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.90 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003065

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,613
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 70,613 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,858 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesCypresswood DR
Location1.90 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98107, -95.56743
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,613 (2023)
Projected traffic98,858 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR 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 SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR carry?

About 70,613 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Cypresswood DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.