US Bridges

Waco ST over IH10

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050801487

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waco ST over IH10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waco ST over IH10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 150,940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 119 ft wide.

CarriesWaco ST
CrossesIH10
Location1.0 MI E of US 59
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77312, -95.32645
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,940 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waco ST over IH10 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waco ST over IH10 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Waco ST over IH10 carry?

About 150,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Waco ST over IH10?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Waco ST over IH10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.