US Bridges

IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501054

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 22,560 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFM 78 & UPRR
Location0.25 MI E of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58719, -97.98886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 78 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR 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 78 & UPRR carry?

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

How long is IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over FM 78 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.