US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Walden RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240073902013

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Walden RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Walden RD in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 26,184 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,930 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesWalden RD
Location1.1 MI SW of US 69
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03825, -94.15702
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,184 (2022)
Projected traffic31,930 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Walden RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Walden RD 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 IH 10 WB over Walden RD carry?

About 26,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Walden RD?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Walden RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.