US Bridges

US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240020015135

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

About this bridge

US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR 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 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 21,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,580 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 69/96/287 NB
CrossesJerry Ware DR
Location1.80 MI NW of FM 365
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96337, -94.01624
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 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 Jerry Ware DR built?

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

What condition is US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR carry?

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

How long is US 69/96/287 NB over Jerry Ware DR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 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 Jerry Ware DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.