US Bridges

ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002713120

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,270
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,270 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Pkwy
CrossesUS 59
Location0.05 MI N of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74511, -95.36187
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,270 (2015)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59 carry?

About 10,270 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Pkwy over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.