US Bridges

IH 10 EB over SH 46

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950053501031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over SH 46 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over SH 46 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSH 46
Location0.30 MI W of FM 78
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58454, -97.99321
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SH 46 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over SH 46 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 SH 46 carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over SH 46?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over SH 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.