US Bridges

SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003209

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,440 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
17,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp 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 17,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,416 by 2041. The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 SB on Rp
CrossesSH 249 SB Exit Ramp
Location0.15 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96427, -95.55254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,440 ft (438.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,440 (2021)
Projected traffic24,416 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 SH 249 SB Exit Ramp built?

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

What condition is SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp 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 SH 249 SB Exit Ramp carry?

About 17,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB on Rp over SH 249 SB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.