US Bridges

US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US59 at IH 10 · Structure no. 121020050801281

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
3,699 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2030. The structure is 3,699 ft (1,127.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesBuffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr
LocationUS59 at IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77064, -95.34018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,699 ft (1,127.5 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2010)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr?

The structure is 3,699 ft (1,127.5 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 Andrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.