SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR
FairHarris County, Texas · At JCT FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003194
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 431 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,429
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR 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 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 63,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,801 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR 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 SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR carry?
About 63,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 NB over FM 1960 Ml & FR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.