US Bridges

US 59 NB over FM 2914

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 4.2 MI SW of SH 150 · Structure no. 112040017702546

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
715 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over FM 2914 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over FM 2914 in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,300 by 2036. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesFM 2914
Location4.2 MI SW of SH 150
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44541, -95.02933
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,304 (2020)
Projected traffic24,300 by 2036
Trucks30%
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 2914 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over FM 2914 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 2914 carry?

About 14,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over FM 2914?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over FM 2914?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.