US Bridges

CR 213 over IH 10

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 5.80 MI E of FM 155 · Structure no. 130450053508043

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213 over IH 10 in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213
CrossesIH 10
Location5.80 MI E of FM 155
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6896, -96.68031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over IH 10 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 CR 213 over IH 10 carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over IH 10?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.