US Bridges

Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.9 MI NE of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240073902005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyts Ranch RD
CrossesIH 10
Location2.9 MI NE of FM 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96193, -94.23405
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyts Ranch RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10 carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boyts Ranch RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.