US Bridges

US 59 over Access RD

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.63 MI S of FM 1686 · Structure no. 132350008805205

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,843
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Access RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Access RD in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,843 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,780 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesAccess RD
Location1.63 MI S of FM 1686
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83363, -96.90957
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,843 (2020)
Projected traffic27,780 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Access RD built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Access RD 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 Access RD carry?

About 19,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Access RD?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.