IH 10 WB over FM 78 & UPRR
FairGuadalupe County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501055
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- 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 WB over FM 78 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over FM 78 & UPRR in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over FM 78 & UPRR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is IH 10 WB 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 WB over FM 78 & UPRR carry?
About 26,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB 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 52 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over FM 78 & UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.