US Bridges

US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350008805040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 8,265 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.5 MI SW of SH 185
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7612, -96.98345
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,265 (2020)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over Union Pacific 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 8,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.