SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of Bammel N Ho · Structure no. 121020072003217
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 835 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,057
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 55,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,080 by 2041. The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR carry?
About 55,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR?
The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SH 249 SB over Beltway 8 FR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.