US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR
GoodWharton County, Texas · 3.50 MI NE of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410008908237
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 791 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,743
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 29,743 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,614 by 2041. The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR carry?
About 29,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR?
The structure is 791 ft (241.1 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 SB over SH 60 (bu 59 R) & KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.