IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou
FairOrange County, Texas · 1.80 MI E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201810002809147
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 671
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Bairds 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou carry?
About 671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.