US Bridges

IH 10 WB over US 90

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1680 · Structure no. 130900053505161

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
431 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over US 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over US 90 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 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 17,054 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2033. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUS 90
Location1.0 MI E of FM 1680
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68888, -97.25309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,054 (2018)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 WB over US 90 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over US 90 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over US 90 carry?

About 17,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over US 90?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over US 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.