US Bridges

CR 455 over IH 10

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130900053505169

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 455 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 455 over IH 10 in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 455
CrossesIH 10
Location2.60 MI E of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6923, -97.21051
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 455 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 455 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 455 over IH 10 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 455 over IH 10?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 455 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.