US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706231
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,786 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,153
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 26,153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,613 by 2042. The structure is 2,786 ft (849.2 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & 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 US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59 carry?
About 26,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59?
The structure is 2,786 ft (849.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 Hov over San Jacinto Rvr & US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.