US Bridges

US 69 NB over Highland Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of Spur 380 · Structure no. 201240020014092

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Highland Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over Highland Ave in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesHighland Ave
Location1.2 MI W of Spur 380
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03035, -94.08204
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2020)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 NB over Highland Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 NB over Highland Ave 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 NB over Highland Ave carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Highland Ave?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Highland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.