US Bridges

IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 200360050802325

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
104,824
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 104,824 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,980 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ml
CrossesCedar Bayou
Location0.6 MI W of SH 146
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82115, -94.90988
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,824 (2024)
Projected traffic102,980 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou carry?

About 104,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml over Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.