US Bridges

SH 99 NB over West Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · 6.56 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020351005086

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 NB over West Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 NB over West Road 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 8 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 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 99 NB
CrossesWest Road
Location6.56 MI S of US 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90434, -95.75844
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2010)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 99 NB over West Road built?

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

What condition is SH 99 NB over West Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 99 NB over West Road carry?

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

How long is SH 99 NB over West Road?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 NB over West Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.