US Bridges

SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of SH 99 · Structure no. 121020072003405

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,234 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,105
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 17,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,947 by 2041. The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 NB Ml Toll
CrossesBaker DR & Brown RD
Location3.8 MI N of SH 99
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10595, -95.63975
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.
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 spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,234 ft (376.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,105 (2021)
Projected traffic23,947 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown 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 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD carry?

About 17,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD?

The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB Ml Toll over Baker DR & Brown RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.