IH 10 EB over Colorado River
FairColorado County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450053508006
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,460 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,903
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 EB over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Colorado River in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 1,460 ft (445 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 EB over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is IH 10 EB over Colorado River 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 EB over Colorado River carry?
About 23,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 EB over Colorado River?
The structure is 1,460 ft (445 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 EB over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.