US Bridges

SH 73 over Spur 215

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.20 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240050804156

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 over Spur 215 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 73 over Spur 215 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,757 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,060 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesSH 73
CrossesSpur 215
Location1.20 MI SW of US 69
RouteState Highway 73
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90452, -93.9685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,757 (2020)
Projected traffic42,060 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 73 over Spur 215 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 over Spur 215 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 SH 73 over Spur 215 carry?

About 23,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 over Spur 215?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 over Spur 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.