US Bridges

US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 3.30 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490044701152

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2029. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesNueces Ri Rel
Location3.30 MI W of IH 37
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33286, -98.08037
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2010)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2029
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Nueces Ri Rel built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Nueces Ri Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.