US Bridges

US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of FM 223 · Structure no. 112040017702536

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,846 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,304 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,830 by 2033. The structure is 1,846 ft (562.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesFM 3460 & UPRR
Location2.40 MI S of FM 223
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47176, -95.01417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,846 ft (562.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,304 (2020)
Projected traffic15,830 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
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 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR 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 3460 & UPRR carry?

About 14,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR?

The structure is 1,846 ft (562.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over FM 3460 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.