US Bridges

IH 10 over FM 563

Good

Chambers County, Texas · At IH 10-FM 563 Int · Structure no. 200360050802345

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over FM 563 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over FM 563 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 63,694 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,590 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesFM 563
LocationAt IH 10-FM 563 Int
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84024, -94.69446
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,694 (2022)
Projected traffic75,590 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over FM 563 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over FM 563 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 over FM 563 carry?

About 63,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over FM 563?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over FM 563?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.