US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov
FairHarris County, Texas · US 59 at IH 45 · Structure no. 121020017809449
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 6,813 ft
- 51 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 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 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,600 by 2036. The structure is 6,813 ft (2,076.6 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov carry?
About 54,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov?
The structure is 6,813 ft (2,076.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 DC over City Streets and Hov?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.