US Bridges

Montrose Blvd NB over US 59

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.20 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020002713325

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Blvd NB over US 59 is a steel arch - thru carrying Montrose Blvd NB 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2034. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontrose Blvd NB
CrossesUS 59
Location4.20 MI E of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73182, -95.39106
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Montrose Blvd NB over US 59 built?

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

What condition is Montrose Blvd NB 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 Montrose Blvd NB over US 59 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Blvd NB 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 40 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Blvd NB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.