US Bridges

Brush Island Rd. over IH 10

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of FM 1663 · Structure no. 201240073902442

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Island Rd. over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brush Island Rd. over IH 10 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush Island Rd.
CrossesIH 10
Location2.8 MI NE of FM 1663
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86404, -94.3509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Island Rd. over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Island Rd. over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Brush Island Rd. over IH 10 carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Brush Island Rd. over IH 10?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Island Rd. over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.