SH 73/sh 87 WB over Neches River

Poor Condition87 years old15,227 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyJefferson
Location6.0 Mi NE Of US 69
CarriesSH 73/sh 87 WB
CrossesNeches River
Coordinates29.98012, -93.87135

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length7707.0 ft (2349.1 m)
Max Span680.1 ft (207.3 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area21376.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,227 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number201240030603015

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