US Bridges

US 59 Hov over Lee Road

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.22 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707194

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
985 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,330
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over Lee Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov 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 19,330 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,062 by 2041. The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesLee Road
Location1.22 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92569, -95.30195
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length985 ft (300.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,330 (2021)
Projected traffic27,062 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hov over Lee Road built?

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

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

About 19,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over Lee Road?

The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over Lee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.