US Bridges

IH 10 over Grand Ave.

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Neches Ri Br · Structure no. 201240002813201

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Grand Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Grand Ave. in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 78,230 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,522 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 121 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesGrand Ave.
Location0.3 MI W of Neches Ri Br
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09578, -94.103
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,230 (2022)
Projected traffic109,522 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure7
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 IH 10 over Grand Ave. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Grand 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Grand Ave. carry?

About 78,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Grand Ave.?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Grand Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.