US Bridges

US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 2.76 MI S of FM 710 · Structure no. 131210008904062

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
948 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,663
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana 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 11,663 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2033. The structure is 948 ft (289 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesNavidad Riv & Lk Texana
Location2.76 MI S of FM 710
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02543, -96.55306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length948 ft (289 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,663 (2019)
Projected traffic16,610 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana 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 Navidad Riv & Lk Texana 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 Navidad Riv & Lk Texana carry?

About 11,663 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana?

The structure is 948 ft (289 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Navidad Riv & Lk Texana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.