US Bridges

SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810002811271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,050 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,779 by 2042. The structure is 2,050 ft (624.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 12 Connector
CrossesIH 10 & Claiborne ST
Location0.60 MI NE of FM 105
RouteState Highway 12
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13507, -94.00709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,050 ft (624.8 m)
Longest span272 ft (82.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2024)
Projected traffic16,779 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST?

The structure is 2,050 ft (624.8 m) long with a longest span of 272 ft (82.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Connector over IH 10 & Claiborne ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.