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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020002713259

US 59 SBML

US 59 SBML in 0.5 MI W Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on US 59 SBML over Rice AVE.

C
55/100
55
Condition Score
147K
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
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 59 SBML
Crosses Over
Rice AVE
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.5 MI W Of Ih 610
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1993
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
146,960
Lanes
7
Length
59.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020002713259

About This Bridge

US 59 SBML is a 65-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI W Of Ih 610 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 59 SBML over Rice AVE with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, the structure spans 59.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.5 MI W Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas

29.726339, -95.468189

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 59 SBML has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

US 59 SBML was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 59 SBML carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 59.4 meters long and located on US 59 SBML in 0.5 MI W Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas.

No, US 59 SBML 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 SBML is located 0.5 MI W Of Ih 610 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries US 59 SBML over Rice AVE. Its coordinates are 29.726339, -95.468189. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 59 SBML carries US 59 SBML over Rice AVE. The bridge is 59.4 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1993.

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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.