US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 201240073902021

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 65,343 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,930 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesWashington Blvd
Location1.0 MI SW of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05572, -94.139
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,343 (2022)
Projected traffic76,930 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd carry?

About 65,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Washington Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.