US Bridges

US 59 Turnaround over US 59

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.15 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 132350008805207

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Turnaround over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Turnaround over US 59 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 43,472 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,861 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS 59 Turnaround
CrossesUS 59
Location1.15 MI SW of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.76632, -96.97751
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,472 (2021)
Projected traffic60,861 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Turnaround over US 59 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Turnaround over US 59 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 Turnaround over US 59 carry?

About 43,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Turnaround over US 59?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Turnaround over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.