US Bridges

US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.12 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707210

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,101
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy 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 55,101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,930 by 2030. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesWill Clayton Pkwy
Location3.12 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98253, -95.27687
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,101 (2016)
Projected traffic88,930 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy built?

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

What condition is US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy 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 Will Clayton Pkwy carry?

About 55,101 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over Will Clayton Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.