US 69 over Lnva Canal
FairJefferson County, Texas · 4.1 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240006507071
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,237
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Lnva Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 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 54,237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,932 by 2042. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Lnva Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 69 over Lnva Canal 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 over Lnva Canal carry?
About 54,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Lnva Canal?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Lnva Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.