US Bridges

US 59 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020002713172

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,298 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
91,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD 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 91,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,920 by 2033. The structure is 3,298 ft (1,005.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesMain ST to Almeda RD
Location0.10 MI W of SH 288
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73265, -95.37986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans27 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,298 ft (1,005.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,370 (2013)
Projected traffic127,920 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$404,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD?

The structure is 3,298 ft (1,005.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Main ST to Almeda RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.