US Bridges

US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR

Good

Shelby County, Texas · US 59/US 84 Interchange · Structure no. 112100006306083

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,667 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,134 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB (nw Ramp)
CrossesUP RR
LocationUS 59/US 84 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94842, -94.23816
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 inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,667 (2020)
Projected traffic12,134 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR carry?

About 8,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB (nw Ramp) over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.