US Bridges

SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux

Good

Harris County, Texas · Intersection of SH 99 and · Structure no. 121020351006340

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,712 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
36,701
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 36,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 3,712 ft (1,131.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH249NB to SH99WB
Crosses249 Toll Boudreaux
LocationIntersection of SH 99 and
RouteState Highway 99
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04911, -95.61316
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30 (+30 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,712 ft (1,131.4 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,701 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux carry?

About 36,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux?

The structure is 3,712 ft (1,131.4 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH249NB to SH99WB over 249 Toll Boudreaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.