US Bridges

IH 10 WB over East Navidad River

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130760053507032

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,875
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over East Navidad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over East Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 17,875 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,230 by 2033. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesEast Navidad River
Location0.70 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68999, -96.83796
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,875 (2017)
Projected traffic21,230 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 East Navidad River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is IH 10 WB over East Navidad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over East Navidad River carry?

About 17,875 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over East Navidad River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over East Navidad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.