US Bridges

IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave.

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Neches Ri Br · Structure no. 201240002813086

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,424
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave. in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 83,424 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,160 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ml
CrossesMagnolia Ave.
Location0.4 MI W of Neches Ri Br
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09609, -94.10413
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,424 (2019)
Projected traffic118,160 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Ml over Magnolia Ave. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave. 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave. carry?

About 83,424 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave.?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml over Magnolia Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.