US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020002713081
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 4,343 ft
- 36 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,370
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 91,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,920 by 2033. The structure is 4,343 ft (1,323.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD carry?
About 91,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD?
The structure is 4,343 ft (1,323.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB over Main ST to Almeda RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.