US Bridges

US 59 over Hanselman Road

Good

Victoria County, Texas · US 59 at Hanselman Road · Structure no. 132350008805204

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,010
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Hanselman Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Hanselman Road in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 22,010 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,810 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59
CrossesHanselman Road
LocationUS 59 at Hanselman Road
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79351, -96.94766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,010 (2012)
Projected traffic30,810 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hanselman Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Hanselman Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Hanselman Road carry?

About 22,010 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Hanselman Road?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Hanselman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.