US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Trinity River

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 565 · Structure no. 200360050802022

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,636 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IH 10 EB over Trinity River in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 31,847 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,790 by 2033. The structure is 3,636 ft (1,108.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesTrinity River
Location2.2 MI E of FM 565
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83745, -94.76322
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,636 ft (1,108.3 m)
Longest span450 ft (137.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,847 (2022)
Projected traffic37,790 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Trinity River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Trinity 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Trinity River carry?

About 31,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Trinity River?

The structure is 3,636 ft (1,108.3 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.