US Bridges

US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of FM 1485 · Structure no. 121700017705314

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,800 by 2030. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesRoman Forest Blvd
Location1.45 MI N of FM 1485
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17328, -95.2036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2010)
Projected traffic58,800 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Roman Forest Blvd built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd 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 Roman Forest Blvd carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Roman Forest Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.