US Bridges

US 59 over US 87 & UPRR

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350008805203

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,640
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over US 87 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over US 87 & UPRR in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 10,640 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2031. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesUS 87 & UPRR
Location1.1 MI NE of SH 185
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77793, -96.9642
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,640 (2011)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over US 87 & UPRR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over US 87 & UPRR 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 over US 87 & UPRR carry?

About 10,640 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over US 87 & UPRR?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over US 87 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.