US Bridges

CR 283 over IH 10

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900053504093

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 283 over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 283 over IH 10 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 283
CrossesIH 10
Location2.00 MI E of FM 794
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6515, -97.47174
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 283 over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is CR 283 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 283 over IH 10 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 283 over IH 10?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 283 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.