US Bridges

US 69 NB over SH 105

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.4 MI NW of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240020011301

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,697
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over SH 105 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over SH 105 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, 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 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 14,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,010 by 2030. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesSH 105
Location3.4 MI NW of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1334, -94.16736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,697 (2020)
Projected traffic32,010 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 NB over SH 105 built?

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

What condition is US 69 NB over SH 105 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 69 NB over SH 105 carry?

About 14,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over SH 105?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over SH 105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.