US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706081
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,645 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71,352
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older 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 71,352 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,855 by 2042. The structure is 1,645 ft (501.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River carry?
About 71,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River?
The structure is 1,645 ft (501.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 Sbml over San Jacinto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.