US Bridges

US 69 NB over Sabine River

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102500019003045

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
825 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,566
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 NB over Sabine River in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,566 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesSabine River
Location3.5 MI S of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61333, -95.48562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,566 (2020)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 NB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 NB 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 NB over Sabine River carry?

About 5,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Sabine River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.