US 59 NB over Lavaca River
FairJackson County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210008903010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,965
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 NB over Lavaca River in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 5 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 11,965 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2038. The structure is 1,117 ft (340.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NB over Lavaca River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 NB over Lavaca 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 NB over Lavaca River carry?
About 11,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 59 NB over Lavaca River?
The structure is 1,117 ft (340.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB over Lavaca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.