US Bridges

SH 73 over US 69

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of 39th ST · Structure no. 201240020016299

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 over US 69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 over US 69 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 45,616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,862 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 73
CrossesUS 69
Location0.4 MI NW of 39th ST
RouteState Highway 73
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91851, -93.95534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,616 (2022)
Projected traffic63,862 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 SH 73 over US 69 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 over US 69 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 SH 73 over US 69 carry?

About 45,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 over US 69?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.