US Bridges

US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713243

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,600 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,650
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml 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 24,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,520 by 2030. The structure is 2,600 ft (792.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS59 Hov/Hillcroft
CrossesUS 59 Sbml
Location2.2 MI W of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72096, -95.49445
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,600 ft (792.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,650 (2010)
Projected traffic34,520 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml built?

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

What condition is US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml 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 2024.

How much traffic does US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml carry?

About 24,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml?

The structure is 2,600 ft (792.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US59 Hov/Hillcroft over US 59 Sbml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.