US 59 SB over Tres Palacios River

Fair Condition56 years old17,756 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
Location0.40 Mi NE Of SH 71
CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesTres Palacios River
Coordinates29.18087, -96.25465

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area491.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1970

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,756 (2021)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number132410008907094

Nearby Bridges

US 59 NB over Tres Palacios River 0.0 mi Fair US 59 Sbfr over Tres Palacios River 0.0 mi Good US 59 Nbfr over Tres Palacios River 0.0 mi Good US 59 Sbfr over Draw 0.2 mi Good US 59 SB over SH 71 0.4 mi Fair US 59 NB over SH 71 0.4 mi Good CR 406 over Tres Palacios River 0.6 mi Good FM 653 over Tres Palacios River 0.6 mi Good US 59 over FM 1162 0.6 mi Good SH 71 over Tres Palacios River 0.7 mi Good