US Bridges

IH 10 over FM 1442

Good

Orange County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of FM 1136 · Structure no. 201810002811259

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over FM 1442 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over FM 1442 in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 57,884 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,038 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesFM 1442
Location1.5 MI W of FM 1136
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12997, -93.88279
Functional classRural 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 length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,884 (2022)
Projected traffic81,038 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 FM 1442 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over FM 1442 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 FM 1442 carry?

About 57,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over FM 1442?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over FM 1442?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.