US Bridges

US 59 SB over Greens RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.86 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707202

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Greens RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Greens 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 87,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,823 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesGreens RD
Location0.86 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95229, -95.29052
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,370 (2023)
Projected traffic118,823 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Greens RD built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB over Greens 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 Greens RD carry?

About 87,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Greens RD?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Greens RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.