US 59 SB over Colorado River

Fair Condition54 years old13,901 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
Location0.9 Mi S Of FM 102
CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates29.31374, -96.12516

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length970.1 ft (295.7 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area3991.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,901 (2021)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number132410008907128

Nearby Bridges

US 59 NB over Colorado River 0.0 mi Fair US 59 NB over Colorado River N Relief 0.2 mi Fair US 59 SB over Colorado River N Relief 0.2 mi Fair US 59 SB over Colorado River S Relief 0.4 mi Fair US 59 NB over Colorado River S Relief 0.4 mi Fair US 59 NB over FM 102 0.8 mi Fair US 59 SB over FM 102 0.9 mi Fair US 59 Sbfr over Caney Creek 1.1 mi Good US 59 over Caney Creek 1.1 mi Fair US 59 E Fr over Caney Creek 1.2 mi Good