US Bridges

SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.60 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020072003394

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake RD is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake 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 52,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,110 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 NB
CrossesJones/Lake RD
Location3.60 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00151, -95.58303
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,073 (2023)
Projected traffic78,110 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Jones/Lake RD built?

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

What condition is SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake RD carry?

About 52,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake RD?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB over Jones/Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.