US Bridges

Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI SW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713244

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
923 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
29,020
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,630 by 2027. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesHillcroft T-Rp
CrossesUS 59 Sbfr
Location2.2 MI SW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72075, -95.49507
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length923 ft (281.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,020 (2010)
Projected traffic46,630 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr built?

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

What condition is Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr carry?

About 29,020 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr?

The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcroft T-Rp over US 59 Sbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.