US Bridges

US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707192

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD 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 101,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,140 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesAldine Bender RD
Location0.70 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93061, -95.30012
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.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,528 (2023)
Projected traffic142,140 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 SB over Aldine Bender RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD 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 Aldine Bender RD carry?

About 101,528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Aldine Bender RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.