US Bridges

IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.15 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900053505158

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680 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 17,054 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesU.P. RR & FM 1680
Location2.15 MI E of SH 97
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68289, -97.26853
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,054 (2020)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680 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 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680 carry?

About 17,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over U.P. RR & FM 1680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.