US 59 SB over Lavaca River
FairJackson County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210008903059
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,797
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Lavaca River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Lavaca River in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 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 10,797 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2038. The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Lavaca River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 59 SB 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 SB over Lavaca River carry?
About 10,797 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Lavaca River?
The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Lavaca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.