US Bridges

Compaq Center DR over SH 249

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Louetta RD · Structure no. 121020072003077

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compaq Center DR over SH 249 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compaq Center DR over SH 249 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,208 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCompaq Center DR
CrossesSH 249
Location0.3 MI SE of Louetta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99244, -95.57586
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,720 (2021)
Projected traffic19,208 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Compaq Center DR over SH 249 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Compaq Center DR over SH 249 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Compaq Center DR over SH 249 carry?

About 13,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Compaq Center DR over SH 249?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Compaq Center DR over SH 249?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.