US Bridges

IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd.

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 10 MI NE of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150950002503346

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
625 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd. in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 26,397 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 Mls.
CrossesSanta Clara Rd.
Location10 MI NE of Lp 1604
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51963, -98.13772
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,397 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd. built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd. carry?

About 26,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd.?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 Mls. over Santa Clara Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.