US Bridges

IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950053501061

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,012
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus 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 25,012 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSH 123 Bus
Location0.8 MI W of SH 123
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59948, -97.9651
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,012 (2017)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2033
Trucks23%
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 WB over SH 123 Bus built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus 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 SH 123 Bus carry?

About 25,012 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over SH 123 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.