US Bridges

SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.60 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003066

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 52,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,110 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 SB
CrossesJones Rd/Lake RD
Location3.60 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00144, -95.58324
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,073 (2023)
Projected traffic78,110 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD 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 SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD carry?

About 52,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB over Jones Rd/Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.