US Bridges

N 9th ST over US 67

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710026101038

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 9th ST over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 9th ST over US 67 in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,307 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesN 9th ST
CrossesUS 67
Location0.7 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49534, -96.99351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,259 (2022)
Projected traffic5,307 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 9th ST over US 67 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 9th ST over US 67 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does N 9th ST over US 67 carry?

About 5,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 9th ST over US 67?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N 9th ST over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.