US Bridges

US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190205003074

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,335 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,134
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,134 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,134 by 2042. The structure is 2,335 ft (711.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59NB to IH369NB
CrossesLp 151 & SH 93
Location1.60 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3969, -94.09761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,335 ft (711.7 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,134 (2022)
Projected traffic12,134 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93 carry?

About 10,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93?

The structure is 2,335 ft (711.7 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 59NB to IH369NB over Lp 151 & SH 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.