US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 526 · Structure no. 121020050801365

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 85,302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,423 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUvalde RD
Location1.7 MI E of FM 526
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77079, -95.18652
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,302 (2023)
Projected traffic119,423 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD carry?

About 85,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Uvalde RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.