US Bridges

US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.84 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020017707219

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,803 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,940 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB FR
CrossesGarners Bayou
Location2.84 MI N of Bwy 8
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97852, -95.27779
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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 length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,803 (2023)
Projected traffic23,940 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou 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 NB FR over Garners Bayou carry?

About 12,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB FR over Garners Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.