US Bridges

Old Waelder RD over IH 10

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760053506176

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waelder RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Waelder RD over IH 10 in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Waelder RD
CrossesIH 10
Location2.90 MI W of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6934, -97.15651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waelder RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waelder RD over IH 10 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Waelder RD over IH 10 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Waelder RD over IH 10?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waelder RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.