US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900053505155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 17,316 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesBaldridge Creek
Location1.60 MI E of SH 97
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67847, -97.27704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,316 (2020)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2040
Trucks28%
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 EB over Baldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek carry?

About 17,316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Baldridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.