US 59 Nbfr over San Jacinto River
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706230
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,512 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 Nbfr over San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Nbfr over San Jacinto River in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nbfr over San Jacinto River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 Nbfr 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 Nbfr over San Jacinto River carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 59 Nbfr over San Jacinto River?
The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 Nbfr over San Jacinto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.