US Bridges

US 69 SB over BNSF RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240020014068

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,684
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over BNSF RR in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 21,684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,300 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI SE of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04649, -94.13934
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,684 (2020)
Projected traffic45,300 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 SB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 SB over BNSF RR 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 SB over BNSF RR carry?

About 21,684 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 69 SB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.