US Bridges

Graustark Street over US 59

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.00 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713324

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graustark Street over US 59 is a steel arch - thru carrying Graustark Street over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGraustark Street
CrossesUS 59
Location4.00 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73158, -95.39467
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Graustark Street over US 59 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graustark Street over US 59 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Graustark Street over US 59 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Graustark Street over US 59?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Graustark Street over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.