US Bridges

US 59 NB over Spur 91

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · At JCT US 59 & Spur 91 · Structure no. 132350008805059

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
682 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,045
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Spur 91 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Spur 91 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2033. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesSpur 91
LocationAt JCT US 59 & Spur 91
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.729, -97.03426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2020)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 NB over Spur 91 built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over Spur 91 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Spur 91 carry?

About 4,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Spur 91?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Spur 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.