US Bridges

IH 10 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · US 69 @ IH 10 · Structure no. 201240073902121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 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 IH 10 WB to US 69 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB 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 77,021 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesIH 10 WB to US 69 SB
LocationUS 69 @ IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05101, -94.14377
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,343 (2022)
Projected traffic77,021 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB 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 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB carry?

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

How long is IH 10 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over IH 10 WB to US 69 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.