US Bridges

US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020017711259

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,406 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,350 by 2033. The structure is 2,406 ft (733.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesUS59 SB and Cavalcade ST
Location0.50 MI S of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80539, -95.33981
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,406 ft (733.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2013)
Projected traffic21,350 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Hov over US59 SB and 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 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST?

The structure is 2,406 ft (733.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over US59 SB and Cavalcade ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.