US Bridges

IH 10 EB over FM 2438

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.9 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053502114

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over FM 2438 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over FM 2438 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,540 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesFM 2438
Location5.9 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61471, -97.83234
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2013)
Projected traffic18,540 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 FM 2438 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over FM 2438 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over FM 2438 carry?

About 13,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over FM 2438?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over FM 2438?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.