US Bridges

US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Hillcroft · Structure no. 121020TOL030009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesUS59SB / Wstprk WB
CrossesUS 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR
Location0.55 MI E of Hillcroft
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72361, -95.49277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US59SB / Wstprk WB over US 59 Sbfr & Westpark DR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.