US Bridges

US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of IH10 · Structure no. 121020017711288

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,195 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
61,350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine 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 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 61,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,195 ft (364.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB FR
CrossesUP RR & Lorraine ST
Location0.60 MI N of IH10
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77716, -95.34051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,195 ft (364.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,350 (2010)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine 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 FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST carry?

About 61,350 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST?

The structure is 1,195 ft (364.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB FR over UP RR & Lorraine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.