US 59 SB over Nueces River
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 161490044701026
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,818 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,881
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Nueces River in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2042. The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over Nueces River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 59 SB over Nueces River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over Nueces River carry?
About 3,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over Nueces River?
The structure is 1,818 ft (554.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over Nueces River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.