US Bridges

SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.67 MI SE FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003207

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,144 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,090 by 2041. The structure is 2,144 ft (653.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 SB on Rp
CrossesGESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp
Location0.67 MI SE FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95571, -95.54196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,144 ft (653.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2021)
Projected traffic27,090 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp built?

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

What condition is SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp?

The structure is 2,144 ft (653.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB on Rp over GESSNER&SH249 SB Offramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.