US Bridges

US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu

Fair

Harris County, Texas · Conn to US 59 NB · Structure no. 121020017711296

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
4,206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 86,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121,000 by 2030. The structure is 4,206 ft (1,282 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS59 NB to IH10 EB
CrossesUP RR Runnels Buf Byu
LocationConn to US 59 NB
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76773, -95.34316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,206 ft (1,282 m)
Longest span258 ft (78.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2010)
Projected traffic121,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR 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 US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu?

The structure is 4,206 ft (1,282 m) long with a longest span of 258 ft (78.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US59 NB to IH10 EB over UP RR Runnels Buf Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.