US Bridges

IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of FM 1135 · Structure no. 201810002811269

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
784 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,048
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30,048 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,057 by 2042. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location2.20 MI W of FM 1135
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13417, -93.99506
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,048 (2022)
Projected traffic42,057 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 EB over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad 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 EB over KCS Railroad carry?

About 30,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.