US Bridges

US 59 NB over Lee Road

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.22 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707191

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
996 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Lee Road is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 59 NB over Lee Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 996 ft (303.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLee Road
Location1.22 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92464, -95.30237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length996 ft (303.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,702 (2023)
Projected traffic142,140 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Lee Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB 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 NB over Lee Road carry?

About 103,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Lee Road?

The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Lee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.