US Bridges

US 59 Sbml over E Fork San Jacinto River

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE Montgomery C/L · Structure no. 201460017703556

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,205 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sbml over E Fork San Jacinto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Sbml over E Fork San Jacinto River in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,535 by 2042. The structure is 2,205 ft (672.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Sbml
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location1.8 MI NE Montgomery C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29516, -95.11889
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans22
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,205 ft (672.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2022)
Projected traffic31,535 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Sbml over E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 2,205 ft (672.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sbml over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.