US Bridges

I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450027101414

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
493 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2041. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 Nbfr / US 90
CrossesUPRR
Location1.60 MI E of SH 71
RouteInterstate 10
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70365, -96.51608
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Nbfr / US 90 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 I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 Nbfr / US 90 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.