US Bridges

US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706227

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 1,179 ft (359.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Hov Ramp
CrossesUS 59 & Hov
Location0.75 MI N of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01674, -95.26388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,179 ft (359.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov 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 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov?

The structure is 1,179 ft (359.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov Ramp over US 59 & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.