US Bridges

SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.74 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003201

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder 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 72,658 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,721 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 SB
CrossesGrant/Schroeder RD
Location0.74 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9675, -95.55735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,658 (2023)
Projected traffic101,721 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD carry?

About 72,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB over Grant/Schroeder RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.