US Bridges

Leeland ST EB over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002713123

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,083
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeland ST EB over US 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leeland ST EB 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 21,083 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,430 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesLeeland ST EB
CrossesUS 59
Location0.25 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74749, -95.3604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,083 (2024)
Projected traffic6,430 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeland ST EB over US 59 built?

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

What condition is Leeland ST EB 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 Leeland ST EB over US 59 carry?

About 21,083 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Leeland ST EB over US 59?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Leeland ST EB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.