US Bridges

US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020017711299

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,785 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
25,573
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,780 by 2033. The structure is 1,785 ft (544.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesLyons RR Lorraine
Location0.50 MI N of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77479, -95.34
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,785 ft (544.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,573 (2016)
Projected traffic106,780 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine carry?

About 25,573 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine?

The structure is 1,785 ft (544.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Lyons RR Lorraine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.