US 59 over FM 1162
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Jct. SH 71 · Structure no. 132410008907230
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,206
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over FM 1162 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over FM 1162 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 23,206 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,488 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over FM 1162 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over FM 1162 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 FM 1162 carry?
About 23,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over FM 1162?
The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over FM 1162?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.