US Bridges

IH 69 over Kingwood DR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 121700017705528

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 over Kingwood DR is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 69 over Kingwood DR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 46,513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,550 by 2030. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 155 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69
CrossesKingwood DR
Location0.90 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05256, -95.25198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,513 (2020)
Projected traffic132,550 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 69 over Kingwood DR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 over Kingwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 over Kingwood DR carry?

About 46,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 over Kingwood DR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 over Kingwood DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.