US Bridges

US 69 over Lucas DR

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240020011088

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Lucas DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Lucas DR in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 42,267 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,900 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesLucas DR
Location3.5 MI N of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11717, -94.14527
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,267 (2022)
Projected traffic141,900 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Lucas DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 69 over Lucas DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Lucas DR carry?

About 42,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Lucas DR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Lucas DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.