US Bridges

SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.64 MI SE FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003208

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,809 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
11,011
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp 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 11,011 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,416 by 2041. The structure is 1,809 ft (551.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB Off-Ramp
CrossesGessner & SH249 NB On-Rp
Location0.64 MI SE FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95428, -95.53889
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,809 ft (551.4 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 traffic11,011 (2021)
Projected traffic15,416 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp built?

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

What condition is SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp 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 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp carry?

About 11,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp?

The structure is 1,809 ft (551.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB Off-Ramp over Gessner & SH249 NB On-Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.