US Bridges

US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE Montgomery C/L · Structure no. 201460017703307

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,627 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 1,627 ft (495.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB FR
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location1.8 MI NE Montgomery C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29466, -95.11829
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,627 ft (495.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River 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 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River?

The structure is 1,627 ft (495.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB FR over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.