US 59 NB over Trinity River
FairPolk County, Texas · At US 59 & Trinity River · Structure no. 111870017701090
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,810 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,006
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 NB over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Trinity River in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,006 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2033. The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NB over Trinity River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 59 NB over Trinity 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 NB over Trinity River carry?
About 13,006 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 59 NB over Trinity River?
The structure is 1,810 ft (551.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 NB over Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.