Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1
FairVictoria County, Texas · 0.67 MI S of FM 1685 · Structure no. 132350008806019
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 969 ft
- 34 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1 is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1 in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2035. The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1 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 Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1 carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1?
The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 59/77 NB over Guadalupe River Rel #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.