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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020002713076

US 59

US 59 in 3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 184K vehicles daily on US 59 over Shepherd DR.

C
59/100
59
Condition Score
184K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
59.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 59
Crosses Over
Shepherd DR
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1992
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
183,561
Lanes
11
Length
59.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020002713076

About This Bridge

US 59 is a 65-year-old bridge located 3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 59 over Shepherd DR with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 184K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, the structure spans 59.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w, Harris County, Texas

29.730883, -95.410636

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 59 has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

US 59 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 59 carries approximately 184K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 59.4 meters long and located on US 59 in 3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w, Harris County, Texas.

No, US 59 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

US 59 is located 3.10 MI E Of Ih 610w in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 59 over Shepherd DR. Its coordinates are 29.730883, -95.410636. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 59 carries US 59 over Shepherd DR. The bridge is 59.4 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1992.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.