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.
SH 249 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. 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 1993, making it 33 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. SH 249 carries an average daily traffic count of 126,858 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Burlington Northern RR. 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
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
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.
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.