US Bridges

US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287

Good

Angelina County, Texas · At JCT US 59/LP 287 · Structure no. 110030017602143

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,160 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2031. The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59SB Dir Conn
CrossesBus 59 & Lp 287
LocationAt JCT US 59/LP 287
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37254, -94.7098
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,160 ft (658.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2011)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287?

The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59SB Dir Conn over Bus 59 & Lp 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.