US Bridges

US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.88 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707196

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
545 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2041. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Hov T/Rp
CrossesUS 59 NB
Location0.88 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92901, -95.30034
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2023)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB built?

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

What condition is US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB 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 T/Rp over US 59 NB carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov T/Rp over US 59 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.