US Bridges

US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.54 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240002813220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,828 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,981
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 27,981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,170 by 2042. The structure is 1,828 ft (557.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69/96/287 NB
CrossesIH 10
Location1.54 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09046, -94.13583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,828 ft (557.2 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,981 (2024)
Projected traffic57,170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10 carry?

About 27,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10?

The structure is 1,828 ft (557.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69/96/287 NB over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.