US Bridges

US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240020015139

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 29,378 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,129 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 69/96/287 SB
CrossesNederland Ave
Location1.0 MI NW of FM 365
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95526, -94.0075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,378 (2022)
Projected traffic41,129 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave carry?

About 29,378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 69/96/287 SB over Nederland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.