US Bridges

S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287

Good

Angelina County, Texas · At South JCT US 59/LP 287 · Structure no. 110030017603090

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287 in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2033. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesS US 59SB Dir Conn
CrossesUS 59BUS & LP287
LocationAt South JCT US 59/LP 287
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31024, -94.72612
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2013)
Projected traffic5,310 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287 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 2024.

How much traffic does S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287 carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S US 59SB Dir Conn over US 59BUS & LP287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.