US Bridges

SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · At JCT IH 45 and SH 99 · Structure no. 121020351006129

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,874 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 3,874 ft (1,180.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH99EB to IH 45 NB
CrossesIH 45 SH 99 Energy DR
LocationAt JCT IH 45 and SH 99
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09241, -95.43715
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,874 ft (1,180.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR?

The structure is 3,874 ft (1,180.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH99EB to IH 45 NB over IH 45 SH 99 Energy DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.