US Bridges

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

Good

Harris County, Texas · IH 610/US 59 Interchange · Structure no. 121020027117516

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Hov over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Hov 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362,570 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 59 Hov
CrossesIH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con
LocationIH 610/US 59 Interchange
RouteInterstate 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72816, -95.46161
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic362,570 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Hov 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 Hov over IH 610W Sbfr;mr;toll Con 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 November 2022.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Hov 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 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.