US Bridges

Sorters Mcclellan over US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706229

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,123
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorters Mcclellan over US 59 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sorters Mcclellan over US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 6,123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,572 by 2042. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSorters Mcclellan
CrossesUS 59
Location2.2 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03478, -95.25652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,123 (2023)
Projected traffic8,572 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorters Mcclellan over US 59 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorters Mcclellan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sorters Mcclellan over US 59 carry?

About 6,123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sorters Mcclellan over US 59?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Sorters Mcclellan over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.