IH 69 / US 59
IH 69 / US 59 in 0.60 MI SW Of US 90a, Fort Bend County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on IH 69 / US 59 over Storm Sewer Lateral. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 69 / US 59 is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.60 MI SW Of US 90a in Fort Bend County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over Storm Sewer Lateral with 18 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 8.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
IH 69 / US 59 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 69 / US 59 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 69 / US 59 carries approximately 184K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 18 traffic lanes. It is 8.5 meters long and located on IH 69 / US 59 in 0.60 MI SW Of US 90a, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Yes, IH 69 / US 59 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 69 / US 59 is located 0.60 MI SW Of US 90a in Fort Bend County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over Storm Sewer Lateral. Its coordinates are 29.621892, -95.600656. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 69 / US 59 carries IH 69 / US 59 over Storm Sewer Lateral. The bridge is 8.5 meters long and was built in 1970.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.