US Bridges

US 59 over Chacon Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400054201091

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Chacon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 59 over Chacon Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,270 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59
CrossesChacon Creek
Location3.30 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.52847, -99.4495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2011)
Projected traffic8,270 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 59 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 59 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.