US Bridges

US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of FM 1686 · Structure no. 132350008805194

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,156 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
9,088
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,088 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,520 by 2035. The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesBu 59T NB Skytop ST
Location0.35 MI SW of FM 1686
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8481, -96.8976
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,156 ft (352.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,088 (2020)
Projected traffic34,520 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST carry?

About 9,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST?

The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over Bu 59T NB Skytop ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.