US Bridges

IH 10 EB over US 183

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 3.7 MI SE of SH 80 · Structure no. 140280053503181

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over US 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over US 183 in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,731 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,470 by 2033. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesUS 183
Location3.7 MI SE of SH 80
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65235, -97.59244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,731 (2023)
Projected traffic20,470 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 10 EB over US 183 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over US 183 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over US 183 carry?

About 18,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over US 183?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over US 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.