Bu 59r SB over Colorado River

Fair Condition96 years old2,796 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
Location0.25 Mi S Of SH 60
CarriesBu 59r SB
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates29.30816, -96.10392

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1127.0 ft (343.5 m)
Max Span319.9 ft (97.5 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area2095.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 2018)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,796 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number132410008910039

Nearby Bridges