SH 242 over IH 69
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700017705306
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,070
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 242 over IH 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 over IH 69 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 27 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,326 by 2036. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 163 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 242 over IH 69 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SH 242 over IH 69 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 242 over IH 69 carry?
About 4,070 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 242 over IH 69?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.
Who owns SH 242 over IH 69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.