US Bridges

IH 10 over 11th ST

Poor

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 201240002813091

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over 11th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over 11th ST in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 111,265 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,771 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
Crosses11th ST
Location0.3 MI E of US 69
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09608, -94.13003
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,265 (2022)
Projected traffic155,771 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 over 11th ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 over 11th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over 11th ST carry?

About 111,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over 11th ST?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over 11th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.