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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020072003044

SH 249 ML

SH 249 ML in 1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1983, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on SH 249 ML over Greens Bayou.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1983
Year Built
73.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SH 249 ML
Crosses Over
Greens Bayou
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8
Year Built
1983
Reconstructed
1995
Age
43 years
Daily Traffic
126,858
Lanes
8
Length
73.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020072003044

About This Bridge

SH 249 ML is a 43-year-old bridge located 1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 249 ML over Greens Bayou with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 73.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8, Harris County, Texas

29.950706, -95.534169

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Frequently Asked Questions

SH 249 ML has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

SH 249 ML was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 43 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SH 249 ML carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 73.2 meters long and located on SH 249 ML in 1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8, Harris County, Texas.

No, SH 249 ML is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

SH 249 ML is located 1.40 MI NW Of Bwy 8 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 249 ML over Greens Bayou. Its coordinates are 29.950706, -95.534169. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SH 249 ML carries SH 249 ML over Greens Bayou. The bridge is 73.2 meters long and was built in 1983, with reconstruction in 1995.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.