US Bridges

US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.72 MI S of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707198

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,854 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesAldine Bender RD
Location0.72 MI S of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92899, -95.30002
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,164 (2021)
Projected traffic26,854 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 over Aldine Bender RD built?

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

What condition is US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD carry?

About 19,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over Aldine Bender RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.