US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59
FairHarris County, Texas · US59 IH10 Interchange · Structure no. 121020050801295
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,866 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59 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 86,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121,000 by 2030. The structure is 2,866 ft (873.6 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59 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 IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59 carry?
About 86,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59?
The structure is 2,866 ft (873.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB IH10 WB over Buffalo Bayou IH10 US59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.