US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Calder Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240002813226

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,363
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Calder Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Calder Ave in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 54,363 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,820 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCalder Ave
Location2.2 MI N of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08551, -94.13587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,363 (2019)
Projected traffic72,820 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Calder Ave built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Calder 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 EB over Calder Ave carry?

About 54,363 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Calder Ave?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Calder Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.