US Bridges

US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706235

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,160 by 2041. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB On-Rp
CrossesUS 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel
Location1.10 MI N of FM 1960
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02201, -95.26013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2021)
Projected traffic13,160 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel 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 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB On-Rp over US 59 NB Off-Rp & Sj Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.