US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240073902037

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,930 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesHillebrandt Byu & Lnva
Location0.5 MI SW of US 69
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04473, -94.15042
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,184 (2022)
Projected traffic31,930 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva 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 Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva carry?

About 26,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Hillebrandt Byu & Lnva?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.