IH 69 / US 59
IH 69 / US 59 in 0.55 MI E Of Ih 610 W, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on IH 69 / US 59 over Newcastle DR.
IH 69 / US 59 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 69 / US 59 carries an average daily traffic count of 183,561 vehicles, with 15 lane(s) crossing Newcastle DR. 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 64-year-old bridge located 0.55 MI E Of Ih 610 W in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over Newcastle DR with 15 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, the structure spans 60 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
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 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 69 / US 59 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, making it 64 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 15 traffic lanes. It is 60 meters long and located on IH 69 / US 59 in 0.55 MI E Of Ih 610 W, Harris 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 0.55 MI E Of Ih 610 W in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 69 / US 59 over Newcastle DR. Its coordinates are 29.730150, -95.451361. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 69 / US 59 carries IH 69 / US 59 over Newcastle DR. The bridge is 60 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1992.
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.