US Bridges

US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 610/US 59 Interchange · Structure no. 121020027117515

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con 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 183,561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360,000 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesIH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con
LocationIH 610/US 59 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72846, -95.46146
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,561 (2020)
Projected traffic360,000 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con built?

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

What condition is US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con carry?

About 183,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.