US Bridges

US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 3.57 MI SW of FM 710 · Structure no. 131210008904193

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,648
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,648 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,610 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesNavidad Riv. West Relief
Location3.57 MI SW of FM 710
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0199, -96.56395
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,648 (2020)
Projected traffic16,610 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief 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 Navidad Riv. West Relief carry?

About 11,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Navidad Riv. West Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.