US Bridges

SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020072003408

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,415
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion 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 17,415 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,381 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 SB Ml Toll
CrossesZion RD
Location1.7 MI N of FM 2920
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11364, -95.64269
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,415 (2021)
Projected traffic24,381 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 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD built?

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

What condition is SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion 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 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD carry?

About 17,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB Ml Toll over Zion RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.