IH 69 / US 59
IH 69 / US 59 in 1.5 MI NE Of US 90a, Fort Bend County, Texas received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 2000, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport BLVD.
IH 69 / US 59 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2000, making it 26 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. IH 69 / US 59 carries an average daily traffic count of 183,561 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing W Airport BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 26-year-old bridge located 1.5 MI NE Of US 90a in Fort Bend County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport BLVD with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 2000, the structure spans 85.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 69 / US 59 has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 69 / US 59 was built in 2000, making it 26 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 85.3 meters long and located on IH 69 / US 59 in 1.5 MI NE Of US 90a, Fort Bend County, Texas.
No, IH 69 / US 59 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 69 / US 59 is located 1.5 MI NE Of US 90a in Fort Bend County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport BLVD. Its coordinates are 29.644100, -95.576114. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 69 / US 59 carries IH 69 / US 59 over W Airport BLVD. The bridge is 85.3 meters long and was built in 2000.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.