US 59 over East River Drive
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of FM 2090 · Structure no. 121700017705539
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over East River Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over East River Drive in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over East River Drive built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 59 over East River Drive 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 East River Drive carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over East River Drive?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over East River Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.