SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960
FairHarris County, Texas · At JCT FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003195
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,811
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960 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 22,811 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,248 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 88 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960 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 SB FR over FM 1960 carry?
About 22,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 SB FR over FM 1960?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.