US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Neches River

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.00 MI E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201810002809505

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,896 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Neches River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IH 10 WB over Neches River in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 39,115 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,761 by 2042. The structure is 3,896 ft (1,187.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesNeches River
Location0.00 MI E Jefferson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09473, -94.09178
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,896 ft (1,187.5 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,115 (2022)
Projected traffic54,761 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Neches River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Neches River 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 WB over Neches River carry?

About 39,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Neches River?

The structure is 3,896 ft (1,187.5 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.