US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Colorado River W Rel #2

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 806 · Structure no. 130450053508015

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Colorado River W Rel #2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Colorado River W Rel #2 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 years old, older 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 25,208 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,291 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesColorado River W Rel #2
Location0.4 MI E of FM 806
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69305, -96.55279
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,208 (2021)
Projected traffic35,291 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 W Rel #2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Colorado River W Rel #2 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 February 2023.

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

About 25,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.