US Bridges

SH 359 over Chacon Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222400008601063

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Chacon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 359 over Chacon Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,890 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 359
CrossesChacon Creek
Location0.20 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50031, -99.46607
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,015 (2024)
Projected traffic33,890 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 359 over Chacon Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 27,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.