US Bridges

US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711254

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,573
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,780 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesCavalcade ST
Location0.50 MI S of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80157, -95.3397
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,573 (2016)
Projected traffic106,780 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$388,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST carry?

About 25,573 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Cavalcade ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.