US Bridges

SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux

Good

Harris County, Texas · 7.6 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020351006121

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,736 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
24,318
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux 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 24,318 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,045 by 2041. The structure is 1,736 ft (529.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 249 SB Ml Toll
CrossesSH 99 FR & Boudreaux
Location7.6 MI NW of FM 1960
RouteState Highway 249
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05254, -95.6158
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.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,736 ft (529.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,318 (2021)
Projected traffic34,045 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SH 99 FR & Boudreaux built?

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

What condition is SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux 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 SH 99 FR & Boudreaux carry?

About 24,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux?

The structure is 1,736 ft (529.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 SB Ml Toll over SH 99 FR & Boudreaux?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.