US Bridges

US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned)

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 4.00 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740256001009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,887
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned) in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,887 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,242 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesUPRR (abandoned)
Location4.00 MI N of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66958, -94.67272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,887 (2020)
Projected traffic29,242 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned) carry?

About 20,887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over UPRR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.