US Bridges

SH 105 over US 59 Connector

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of Bs 105 T · Structure no. 201460033812005

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over US 59 Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over US 59 Connector in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,770 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesSH 105
CrossesUS 59 Connector
Location2.0 MI SW of Bs 105 T
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31368, -95.11076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,550 (2013)
Projected traffic14,770 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 105 over US 59 Connector built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over US 59 Connector 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 105 over US 59 Connector carry?

About 10,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over US 59 Connector?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over US 59 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.