US Bridges

IH 10 EB over FM 725

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501023

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over FM 725 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over FM 725 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 26,801 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,482 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFM 725
Location2.8 MI W of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56076, -98.0323
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,801 (2023)
Projected traffic36,482 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 EB over FM 725 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over FM 725 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 IH 10 EB over FM 725 carry?

About 26,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over FM 725?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over FM 725?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.