US Bridges

IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.25 MI of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501208

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
882 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 Conn to SH 46
CrossesFM 78 UPRR
Location0.25 MI of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58779, -97.98894
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length882 ft (268.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR?

The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 Conn to SH 46 over FM 78 UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.