US Bridges

Mandell Street over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713295

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,240
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mandell Street over US 59 is a steel arch - thru carrying Mandell Street over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMandell Street
CrossesUS 59
Location3.70 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73126, -95.39956
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2014)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mandell Street over US 59 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mandell Street over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mandell Street over US 59 carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mandell Street over US 59?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mandell Street over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.