US Bridges

IH 10 WB over UPRR

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.65 MI NE of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450027101092

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
467 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over UPRR in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 23,903 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,465 by 2041. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUPRR
Location1.65 MI NE of SH 71
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70355, -96.51567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over UPRR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 10 WB over UPRR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over UPRR carry?

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

How long is IH 10 WB over UPRR?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.