US Bridges

US 69 Ml over Delaware ST

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240020011077

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 Ml over Delaware ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 Ml over Delaware ST in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70,335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,469 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 128 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 Ml
CrossesDelaware ST
Location2.5 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10448, -94.13679
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,335 (2022)
Projected traffic98,469 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 Ml over Delaware ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 69 Ml over Delaware ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 Ml over Delaware ST carry?

About 70,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69 Ml over Delaware ST?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 Ml over Delaware ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.