US Bridges

US 59 Hov over Rankin RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707207

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,896
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over Rankin RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov over Rankin 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 69,896 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,650 by 2030. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesRankin RD
Location1.85 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96516, -95.28462
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,896 (2023)
Projected traffic95,650 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Hov over Rankin RD built?

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

What condition is US 59 Hov over Rankin 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 Rankin RD carry?

About 69,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over Rankin RD?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over Rankin RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.