US Bridges

IH 10 over Turnaround

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201810002809237

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Turnaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Turnaround in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 77,615 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,690 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesTurnaround
Location2.4 MI E of Jefferson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1026, -94.0597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,615 (2022)
Projected traffic94,690 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Turnaround built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Turnaround 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Turnaround carry?

About 77,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Turnaround?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Turnaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.