US Bridges

US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020017706305

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
478 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,479 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesFM 1960 Business
Location0.3 MI S of FM 1960
RouteInterstate 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00127, -95.26948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,674 (2023)
Projected traffic95,479 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over FM 1960 Business built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business carry?

About 59,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over FM 1960 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.