US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2

Poor

Colorado County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450027101090

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,903 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,465 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesColorado River E Rel #2
Location1.3 MI NE of SH 71
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70158, -96.52167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,903 (2021)
Projected traffic33,465 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2 carry?

About 23,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Colorado River E Rel #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.