SH 249 Nbml over Gessner RD
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.39 MI SE FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003200
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 Nbml over Gessner RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Nbml 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 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 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 83 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nbml over Gessner RD built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 Nbml over Gessner 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 249 Nbml over Gessner RD carry?
About 63,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 Nbml 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 Nbml over Gessner RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.