US Bridges

US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350008805055

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
219 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3 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 8,265 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2033. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesGuadalupe Ri E Rel #3
Location0.70 MI SW of SH 185
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.75896, -96.98623
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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
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 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3 built?

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

What condition is US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3 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 Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3 carry?

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

How long is US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Guadalupe Ri E Rel #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.