US Bridges

Schwab RD over IH 10

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of JCT FM 465 · Structure no. 150950002503122

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwab RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schwab RD over IH 10 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchwab RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.7 MI E of JCT FM 465
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53613, -98.08553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2023)
Projected traffic276 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwab RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schwab RD over IH 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Schwab RD over IH 10 carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schwab RD over IH 10?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schwab RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.