US Bridges

US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711255

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,527
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 29,527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,780 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesCavalcade ST
Location0.50 MI S of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80166, -95.34009
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,527 (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$508,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 29,527 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Cavalcade ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.