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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020072003054

SH 249

SH 249 in 0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on SH 249 over Burlington Northern RR.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
425.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SH 249
Crosses Over
Burlington Northern RR
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8
Year Built
1993
Reconstructed
2004
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
126,858
Lanes
8
Length
425.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020072003054

About This Bridge

SH 249 is a 33-year-old bridge located 0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 249 over Burlington Northern RR with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004, the structure spans 425.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8, Harris County, Texas

29.944547, -95.526092

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Frequently Asked Questions

SH 249 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

SH 249 was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SH 249 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 425.8 meters long and located on SH 249 in 0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8, Harris County, Texas.

No, SH 249 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 is located 0.80 MI NW Of Bw 8 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 249 over Burlington Northern RR. Its coordinates are 29.944547, -95.526092. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SH 249 carries SH 249 over Burlington Northern RR. The bridge is 425.8 meters long and was built in 1993, with reconstruction in 2004.

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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.