US Bridges

SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 21.70 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008603013

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesTex-Mex RR
Location21.70 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.45548, -99.10547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2020)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Tex-Mex RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.