US 69 SB over Sabine River
FairWood County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102500019003030
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 601 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,592
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 SB over Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over Sabine River in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 11,592 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 SB over Sabine River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 69 SB over Sabine 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 SB over Sabine River carry?
About 11,592 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 69 SB over Sabine River?
The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 SB over Sabine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.