US Bridges

SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020002713329

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
609 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2034. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesSP 527 NB & Hov
CrossesUS 59 SB
Location1.00 MI W of SH 288
RouteState Highway 527
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73232, -95.38755
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length609 ft (185.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,600 (2014)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB built?

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

What condition is SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB 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 SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB carry?

About 33,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB?

The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SP 527 NB & Hov over US 59 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.