US Bridges

US 59 NB over FM 223

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 5.35 MI SW of Polk C/L · Structure no. 112040017702321

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over FM 223 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over FM 223 in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,234 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,160 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesFM 223
Location5.35 MI SW of Polk C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5009, -94.9879
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,234 (2020)
Projected traffic17,160 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 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 59 NB over FM 223 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over FM 223 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over FM 223 carry?

About 11,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over FM 223?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over FM 223?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.