US 59 SB over Neches River
FairAngelina County, Texas · Polk County Line · Structure no. 110030017603054
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,751
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Neches River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Neches River in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 82 years old, older 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 10,751 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Neches River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 59 SB over Neches River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Neches River carry?
About 10,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Neches River?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Neches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.