US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. W. of SH36 · Structure no. 130080027102792

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
760 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2039. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesSan Bernard River
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SH36
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74796, -96.29695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2019)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over San Bernard River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.