US Bridges

US 59 over IH 20

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 2.95 MI E of SH 43 · Structure no. 191030049509392

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over IH 20 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,975 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,740 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesIH 20
Location2.95 MI E of SH 43
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49117, -94.35876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,975 (2023)
Projected traffic21,740 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US 59 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over IH 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over IH 20 carry?

About 15,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over IH 20?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.