US Bridges

US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350008805052

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
546 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
9,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,986 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2033. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesGuadalupe East REL#1
Location1.50 MI SW of SH 185
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.75548, -96.99902
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,986 (2020)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1 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 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1 carry?

About 9,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Guadalupe East REL#1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.