US Bridges

US 69 SB over Dowlen RD

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of SH 105 · Structure no. 201240020011103

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over Dowlen RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over Dowlen RD in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 16,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,140 by 2033. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesDowlen RD
Location0.8 MI SE of SH 105
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1261, -94.15619
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,675 (2020)
Projected traffic27,140 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 SB over Dowlen RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 69 SB over Dowlen RD 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 69 SB over Dowlen RD carry?

About 16,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 SB over Dowlen RD?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over Dowlen RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.