US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240073902040

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesWillow Marsh Bayou
Location0.6 MI NE of FM 364
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01467, -94.18116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2022)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou 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 FR over Willow Marsh Bayou carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Willow Marsh Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.