US Bridges

IH 10 over SH 62

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.40 MI W of FM 3247 · Structure no. 201810002811235

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,348
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over SH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over SH 62 in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 42,348 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,287 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSH 62
Location2.40 MI W of FM 3247
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11549, -93.8209
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,348 (2022)
Projected traffic59,287 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 SH 62 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over SH 62 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 SH 62 carry?

About 42,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over SH 62?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over SH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.