US Bridges

SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 8.85 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020351005081

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2030. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99 SB On-Ramp
CrossesBear Creek
Location8.85 MI S of US 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87164, -95.75682
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2010)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.