US Bridges

US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Bs 105 · Structure no. 201460017703151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
763 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 29,958 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,820 by 2033. The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesSl 573 & Ditch
Location0.8 MI S of Bs 105
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32506, -95.10005
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length763 ft (232.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,958 (2022)
Projected traffic37,820 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 Sl 573 & Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch carry?

About 29,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch?

The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Sl 573 & Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.