US Bridges

SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.2 MI NE of SH 73/87 Int · Structure no. 201240030603030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
9,440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stayed girder carrying SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,318 by 2042. The structure is 9,440 ft (2,877.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 73/SH 87 EB
CrossesNeches River
Location2.2 MI NE of SH 73/87 Int
RouteState Highway 73
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98024, -93.87027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5 (+112 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length9,440 ft (2,877.3 m)
Longest span640 ft (195.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,227 (2023)
Projected traffic21,318 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River carry?

About 15,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River?

The structure is 9,440 ft (2,877.3 m) long with a longest span of 640 ft (195.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73/SH 87 EB over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.