SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River
GoodMontague County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 031690042301012
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 861
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity 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 SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.