US 59 SB Exit over Runnels
FairHarris County, Texas · At US59 IH10 Interchange · Structure no. 121020017711276
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,634 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,014
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB Exit over Runnels is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB Exit over Runnels in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,440 by 2027. The structure is 1,634 ft (498 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB Exit over Runnels built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB Exit over Runnels 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 Exit over Runnels carry?
About 10,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB Exit over Runnels?
The structure is 1,634 ft (498 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB Exit over Runnels?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.