US Bridges

US 59 over Sl 573

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of FM 2025 · Structure no. 201460017703160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Sl 573 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Sl 573 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 33,938 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,262 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59
CrossesSl 573
Location1.5 MI NE of FM 2025
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36848, -95.07482
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,938 (2022)
Projected traffic52,262 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 built?

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

What condition is US 59 over Sl 573 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 Sl 573 carry?

About 33,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Sl 573?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Sl 573?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.