US Bridges

IH 10 WB over US 90 WB

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 725 · Structure no. 150950053501201

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over US 90 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over US 90 WB 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 26,059 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,482 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUS 90 WB
Location0.85 MI W of FM 725
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55132, -98.04196
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,059 (2023)
Projected traffic34,482 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 US 90 WB built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over US 90 WB 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 US 90 WB carry?

About 26,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over US 90 WB?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over US 90 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.