US Bridges

FM 34 over IH 10

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · JCT FM 34 & IH 10 · Structure no. 241160000205150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 34 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 34 over IH 10 in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 34
CrossesIH 10
LocationJCT FM 34 & IH 10
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17126, -105.65624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 34 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 34 over IH 10 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 34 over IH 10 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 34 over IH 10?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 34 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.