US Bridges

US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At US 59 & IH 610 N Loop · Structure no. 121020027114408

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,644 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,777
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 20,777 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,166 by 2041. The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB
CrossesIH 610 / US 59
LocationAt US 59 & IH 610 N Loop
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80863, -95.33499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,644 ft (501.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,777 (2021)
Projected traffic31,166 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59 carry?

About 20,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59?

The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sb/Ih 610 EB over IH 610 / US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.