US Bridges

IH 10 over FM 1463

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of Waller C/L · Structure no. 120800027105290

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,988
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over FM 1463 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over FM 1463 in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 70,988 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,834 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesFM 1463
Location1.40 MI E of Waller C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77738, -95.83242
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,988 (2019)
Projected traffic119,834 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over FM 1463 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 over FM 1463 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 over FM 1463 carry?

About 70,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over FM 1463?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over FM 1463?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.