US Bridges

US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of Westpark · Structure no. 121020002713241

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,270
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 112,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,180 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Sbml
CrossesHillcroft Ave
Location0.6 MI SW of Westpark
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71685, -95.49926
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,270 (2011)
Projected traffic157,180 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave carry?

About 112,270 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sbml over Hillcroft Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.