US Bridges

US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.88 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707195

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
855 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN 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 1,463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Hov Acces Rp
CrossesHov NB Bypass LN
Location0.88 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92753, -95.30111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length855 ft (260.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2023)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN built?

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

What condition is US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN 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 Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN?

The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov Acces Rp over Hov NB Bypass LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.