US Bridges

Bus 59 over Lp 287

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · Bus 59 @ Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030017603089

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 59 over Lp 287 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bus 59 over Lp 287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,220 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 59
CrossesLp 287
LocationBus 59 @ Lp 287
RouteState Highway 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30963, -94.72684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2013)
Projected traffic12,220 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus 59 over Lp 287 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 59 over Lp 287 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bus 59 over Lp 287 carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bus 59 over Lp 287?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 59 over Lp 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.