US Bridges

SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.22 MI SE of 149 · Structure no. 121700072002413

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2036. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 249 NB Tollway
CrossesWoodtrace Blvd
Location2.22 MI SE of 149
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15456, -95.66673
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2016)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal 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 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 NB Tollway over Woodtrace Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.