US Bridges

IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700017705529

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,680
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch 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 94,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,550 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 Ml
CrossesBenss Branch
Location2.15 MI S of FM 1314
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0744, -95.24555
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,680 (2010)
Projected traffic132,550 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch built?

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

What condition is IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch 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 Ml over Benss Branch carry?

About 94,680 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Ml over Benss Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.