SH 99 over Brazos River
Fort Bend County, Texas · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 99 over Brazos River in Fort Bend County, Texas, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 18,866 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,200 ft |
| Location | 1.65 Mi NE of US 59 |
| NBI structure number | 120800351004017 |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
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