US Bridges

US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590030001023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,140 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
13,055
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,710 by 2033. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 57
CrossesUprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST
Location0.01 MI E of FM 1021
RouteU.S. Route 57
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70613, -100.49872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,055 (2020)
Projected traffic16,710 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST carry?

About 13,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Uprr; Ceylon & Pierce ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.