US 59 SB over Lee Road
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.22 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707190
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 985 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103,702
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Lee Road is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 59 SB over Lee Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 103,702 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,140 by 2042. The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long and 95 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Lee Road built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over Lee Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Lee Road carry?
About 103,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Lee Road?
The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Lee Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.