US Bridges

US 59 SB over San Bernard River

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800008909204

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,300 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
12,547
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over San Bernard River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over San Bernard River in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,547 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2033. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesSan Bernard River
Location0.6 MI SW of FM 2919
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43727, -96.01711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,547 (2019)
Projected traffic19,890 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over San Bernard River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over San Bernard River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over San Bernard River carry?

About 12,547 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over San Bernard River?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over San Bernard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.