US Bridges

US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 105 Bus · Structure no. 201460017703154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,477 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
35,560
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,560 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,096 by 2042. The structure is 1,477 ft (450.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesAtsf RR & Drain
Location0.6 MI N of SH 105 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34424, -95.09595
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,477 ft (450.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,560 (2011)
Projected traffic39,096 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain built?

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

What condition is US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain carry?

About 35,560 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain?

The structure is 1,477 ft (450.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Atsf RR & Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.