SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.39 MI SE FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003199
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,429
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD 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 63,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,801 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD carry?
About 63,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 Sbml over Gessner RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.