US Bridges

Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713182

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
631 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,369
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 20,369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,517 by 2039. The structure is 631 ft (192.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdloe ST
CrossesIH 69 / US 59
Location3.0 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72931, -95.43344
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length631 ft (192.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,369 (2019)
Projected traffic28,517 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$125,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Edloe ST over IH 69 / 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 2024.

How much traffic does Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59 carry?

About 20,369 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59?

The structure is 631 ft (192.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Edloe ST over IH 69 / US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.