US Bridges

SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020072003398

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,399
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 26,399 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,959 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 142 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 Ml Toll
CrossesAlice RD
Location2.0 MI N of SH 99
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07721, -95.63176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,399 (2021)
Projected traffic36,959 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ml Toll over Alice RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD carry?

About 26,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Ml Toll over Alice RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.