US Bridges

US 69 SB over FM 3514

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · FM 3514 · Structure no. 201240020015155

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,204 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,738
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over FM 3514 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over FM 3514 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 9,738 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,090 by 2033. The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesFM 3514
LocationFM 3514
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99364, -94.03638
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,204 ft (367 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,738 (2019)
Projected traffic25,090 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 SB over FM 3514 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 SB over FM 3514 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 SB over FM 3514 carry?

About 9,738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 69 SB over FM 3514?

The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over FM 3514?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.