US Bridges

US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At US59 IH10 Interchange · Structure no. 121020017711293

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,567 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,240 by 2027. The structure is 2,567 ft (782.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesUS 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu
LocationAt US59 IH10 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76357, -95.35046
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,567 ft (782.4 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2023)
Projected traffic202,240 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu 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 US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu?

The structure is 2,567 ft (782.4 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Hov over US 59 SB Runnels Buf Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.