US Bridges

IH 10 EB over SH 123

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053501062

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,425
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over SH 123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over SH 123 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSH 123
Location1.40 MI W of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59924, -97.95087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,425 (2019)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 SH 123 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over SH 123 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over SH 123 carry?

About 19,425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over SH 123?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.