US Bridges

US 59 over UPRR

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of LP287/US59 N · Structure no. 110030017602144

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over UPRR in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 28,456 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,200 by 2031. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesUPRR
Location0.5 MI N of LP287/US59 N
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37556, -94.71049
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,456 (2020)
Projected traffic39,200 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 UPRR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over UPRR 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 59 over UPRR carry?

About 28,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over UPRR?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.