US Bridges

Jefferson ST over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002713121

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,913
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson ST 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,678 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesUS 59
Location0.10 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74614, -95.36179
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2021)
Projected traffic2,678 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over US 59 built?

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

What condition is Jefferson ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over US 59 carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over US 59?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.