US Bridges

US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of Jerry Ware · Structure no. 201240020015130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 21,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,580 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69/96/287 NB
CrossesBeauxart Garden RD
Location0.70 MI NW of Jerry Ware
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9723, -94.02374
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,130 (2013)
Projected traffic29,580 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD carry?

About 21,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69/96/287 NB over Beauxart Garden RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.