US Bridges

US 69/96/287 over FM 365

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · At FM 365 · Structure no. 201240020016141

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,527
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69/96/287 over FM 365 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69/96/287 over FM 365 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 64,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,209 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69/96/287
CrossesFM 365
LocationAt FM 365
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.946, -93.99421
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,527 (2022)
Projected traffic94,209 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69/96/287 over FM 365 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 69/96/287 over FM 365 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 over FM 365 carry?

About 64,527 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69/96/287 over FM 365?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 69/96/287 over FM 365?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.