US Bridges

US 59 Hov over US 59 NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 610W · Structure no. 121020002713218

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,630 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,210
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over US 59 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov over US 59 NB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 29,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,890 by 2030. The structure is 1,630 ft (496.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesUS 59 NB
Location0.3 MI E of IH 610W
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72978, -95.45711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,630 ft (496.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,210 (2010)
Projected traffic40,890 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov over US 59 NB built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Hov over US 59 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Hov over US 59 NB carry?

About 29,210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over US 59 NB?

The structure is 1,630 ft (496.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over US 59 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.