US Bridges

SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Telge RD · Structure no. 121020351006181

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 99 WB on Ramp
CrossesWillow Flats
Location0.25 MI W of Telge RD
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05071, -95.66455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats built?

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

What condition is SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 WB on Ramp over Willow Flats?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.