US Bridges

IH 10 EB over FM 794

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 5.4 MI W of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900053504090

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over FM 794 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over FM 794 in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,731 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,989 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFM 794
Location5.4 MI W of SH 304
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65017, -97.50448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,731 (2023)
Projected traffic25,989 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over FM 794 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over FM 794 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over FM 794 carry?

About 18,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over FM 794?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over FM 794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.