US Bridges

SH 73 WB over IH 10

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of SH 124 · Structure no. 200360073901436

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 WB over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 73 WB over IH 10 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,398 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2032. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 73 WB
CrossesIH 10
Location0.40 MI W of SH 124
RouteState Highway 73
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8282, -94.39
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,398 (2022)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 73 WB over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 WB over IH 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 73 WB over IH 10 carry?

About 5,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 WB over IH 10?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 WB over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.