US Bridges

SH 99 over CR 603

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW CR 602 · Structure no. 201460351009305

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 over CR 603 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 over CR 603 in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 99
CrossesCR 603
Location1.0 MI NW CR 602
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02773, -94.95931
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 99 over CR 603 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 over CR 603 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 99 over CR 603 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 over CR 603?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 over CR 603?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.