US Bridges

IH 10 over FM 1663

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of SH 73 · Structure no. 200360073901440

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over FM 1663 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over FM 1663 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 37,540 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,600 by 2036. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesFM 1663
Location0.45 MI N of SH 73
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83378, -94.38398
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,540 (2022)
Projected traffic66,600 by 2036
Trucks39%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over FM 1663 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over FM 1663 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 1663 carry?

About 37,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over FM 1663?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over FM 1663?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.