Townsen Blvd over US 59
FairHarris County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706225
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 854 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,421
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsen Blvd over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsen Blvd over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,389 by 2041. The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long and 83 ft wide.
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsen Blvd over US 59 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsen Blvd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Townsen Blvd over US 59 carry?
About 12,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Townsen Blvd over US 59?
The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Townsen Blvd over US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.